Most internal "Actor" metadata blocks were updated to require a larger instance heap, indicating a core code optimization required for the VR perspective rendering pipeline.
Given that Tears of the Kingdom is now Nintendo’s flagship open-world Zelda, a formal 1.6.0 for Breath of the Wild is astronomically unlikely. However, the emulation community continues to evolve what "160" could mean: botw update 160 verified
Update if you're running mods or want max compatibility. Most internal "Actor" metadata blocks were updated to
: "Several issues" were addressed to improve the overall gameplay experience. : "Several issues" were addressed to improve the
Nintendo did technically release a 1.6.0 patch, but it was purely functional. It added support for the Toy-Con VR Goggles from the Nintendo Labo: VR Kit. It also introduced a basic web-applet link on the main menu to view Zelda news. It added zero new standard gameplay content, no new quests, and no graphical overhauls.
The most notable "unlisted" feature of 1.6.0 was a significant reduction in loading times. Independent tests, such as those by GameXplain