The single biggest feature of update 1.6.0 was full compatibility with Nintendo Labo’s Toy-Con VR Goggles . This allowed players to experience all of Hyrule in immersive, head-tracking virtual reality. While the resolution dropped and motion sickness was a risk during high-speed shield surfing, seeing Death Mountain erupt or a Divine Beast loom overhead in VR became a fan-favorite novelty.

: Complete all 120 base-game shrines . Note that DLC shrines are not required for the map percentage but are needed for the master cycle.

Whether you are on the original Switch or playing through newer hardware with enhanced performance, these veteran tips improve the experience:

>> Time waits for no one, even the Hero.

Reports from Nintendo Life and IGN indicate a standalone version of Breath of the Wild for Nintendo’s next console. Notably, this version does not include the original DLC (The Master Trials or The Champions' Ballad) as part of the base package.