Since "Update 16.0.0" usually refers to the official Nintendo Switch firmware update (which creates a specific emulator compatibility issue) rather than an in-game patch for Breath of the Wild, this review will focus on how the game holds up in the current ecosystem, particularly regarding the stability introduced by recent updates and the recent sequel, Tears of the Kingdom.
It is arguably the best "hiking simulator" ever made. It prioritizes the journey over the destination, and discovery over checklist completion. If Tears of the Kingdom is a sprawling, complex novel, Breath of the Wild is a perfect, haunting poem.
Patch Notes for Version 1.6.0 (Official)
Nintendo’s official patch notes are famously sparse. For The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Ver. 1.6.0, the notes read as follows:
This feature can be toggled on or off at any time via the Options menu under the System tab in-game.
Should You Install Update 16.0?
| You SHOULD update if... | You should NOT update if... | | :--- | :--- | | You play exclusively on official hardware | You rely on a specific pre-1.6.0 mod setup | | You want the smoothest sleep/wake performance | You are preserving a glitch that was patched (very rare) | | You play online or use the Hero's Path feature | You are hoping for new content (there is none) | | You plan to transfer saves to a new Switch | You use a game cart and never connect to Wi-Fi |
Key features
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Update 16.0 — The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (descriptive resource)
Overview