Even years after its release, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BOTW) remains a cornerstone of the Nintendo Switch library. While major content updates concluded with the Champions' Ballad DLC, Nintendo released a surprise update, version , in April 2019 that provided a significant, albeit niche, "extra quality" boost to the overall experience.
The update introduced a system that temporarily increases the Nintendo Switch CPU’s clock speed specifically during loading screens.
If you have already played Tears of the Kingdom , going back to the "cleaner" world of Breath of the Wild in 4K/60fps feels like playing a brand-new game. It makes the original hardware version feel like a rough draft by comparison.
While the VR mode received mixed reviews due to lower resolution, the core data under the hood of version 1.6.0 laid the groundwork for future stability and modern graphic modifications. 🖥️ Extra Quality Through PC Emulation (Cemu & Eden) botw update 160 extra quality
Summary
By temporarily overclocking the Switch's CPU during loading screens, the update significantly cut down wait times. Faster Fast-Travel:
Playing BotW at 4K/60FPS with "Extra Quality" draw distances feels like the "Pro" version of the game Nintendo hasn't released yet. How to Experience Extra Quality To see Hyrule in this light, you generally need: Even years after its release, The Legend of
: Reduced loading times by up to 37% (saving roughly 6 seconds per loading screen). Shrine Entry/Exit : Shaved off 21% of the previous duration.
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Who should install
Overall, the update made the game's loading times approximately on average, as confirmed by testing from various gaming outlets. This unannounced "extra quality" was a fantastic gift to the player base.
These are widely considered the peak of "extra quality," providing custom settings for resolution, shadow quality, and foliage density. If you have already played Tears of the