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What is the BOTW Update 1.6.0?

How to obtain

• The exclusive bundle is distributed via a code provided to select partners, events, or promotions. Enter the download code from the title screen DLC menu to add the items to your inventory.
• Items appear in Link’s inventory like other DLC unlocks; some items may be equipped immediately, others sent to the chest in Link’s house if inventory space is limited.

"Boost Mode" Loading: One of the most celebrated hidden features of 1.6.0 is the significant reduction in load times. By utilizing a "boost mode" that temporarily increases the Switch's CPU clock speed during loading screens, transitions into shrines and the overworld became noticeably faster. The "Exclusive" Datamine Rumors

While 1.6.0 was the last "content" update for years, the game has recently seen a resurgence in activity. In February 2026, Nintendo released Version 1.9.0 to celebrate the series' 40th anniversary, adding support for the Thai language and further stability for "Switch 2" players. However, for many purists, the 1.6.0 update remains the most "exclusive" turning point in the game's lifecycle, representing the peak of the original Switch's optimization efforts.

The Highly Anticipated BOTW Update 1.6.0: What's New and Exclusive

Is It Safe for My Save File?

• Yes, if you install via BCML – it merges into the game without altering original files.
• No, if you manually replace Bootup.pack or TitleBG.pack – can corrupt save data.
• Warning: Obtaining debug weapons ("Lynel Crusher Test") may flag your save as modified – no ban risk (offline game), but some community challenges reject it.