Note
- For assistance resolving issues with the software update, please see our information on Unable to Complete Software Update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo Switch).
- This update must be applied in order to use the game’s Internet features.
- Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
- If the system is connected to the Internet, the update will download and install automatically.
On January 31, 2018, a new software update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the Internet.
Complete these steps
- Connect the Nintendo Switch console to the Internet.
- Return to the HOME Menu and launch the game.
- The update will be downloaded and installed automatically.
- Once the update is installed, the newest version number will be displayed on the title screen.
Update history
Ver. 1.6.0 (Released April 25, 2019)
- We have made the game compatible with the VR Goggles from Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit.
- You can set whether you’d like to use the VR Goggles from VR Goggles in Options under System in the in-game menu.
- This feature is also introduced on the Nintendo Labo website. (labo.nintendo.com/kits/vr-kit/)
- We fixed some other issues so the player can enjoy the game.
Ver. 1.5.0 (Released January 31, 2018)
- You can now select Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), or Korean in the language settings menu on the Switch console to display text in the selected language.
- Voice Language selection is not supported for the above languages. If you choose Match System Settings in Options, voice data will be set to Japanese.
- Various fixes to improve gameplay.
Ver. 1.4.0 (Released December 7, 2017)
- Added support for DLC Pack 2, The Champions’ Ballad. Players who have pre-purchased this content can play it by updating the DLC and software.
- For the DLC update, please follow the instructions displayed on the screen once you have updated the software.
- If the DLC is not accessible on the Nintendo Switch, please see our information on Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild DLC Is Not Appearing (Nintendo Switch).
- Made various fixes to improve gameplay.
Ver. 1.3.4 (Released November 21, 2017)
- Various fixes to improve gameplay.
Ver. 1.3.3 (Released November 8, 2017)
- The amiibo of the four Champions (Revali, Daruk, Urbosa, and Mipha) are now supported.
- The side quest to receive Xenoblade Chronicles 2 collaboration gear is now available.
- An issue preventing the × mark for Game Overs from being recorded in Hero’s Path mode from Ver.1.3.0 onward has been fixed.
- Various fixes to improve gameplay.
