Welcome to Switch History, the feature series dedicated to rounding up the software updates for Nintendo’s various Switch games. In today’s piece, we’re highlighting the updates for 2017’s groundbreaking The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild:
Update History:
- Ver. 1.6.0 (Released April 25, 2019)
- Ver. 1.5.0 (Released January 31, 2018)
- Ver. 1.4.0 (Released December 7, 2017)
- Ver. 1.3.4 (Released November 21, 2017)
- Ver. 1.3.3 (Released November 8, 2017)
- Ver. 1.3.1 (Released August 07, 2017)
- Ver. 1.3.0 (Released June 29, 2017)
- Ver. 1.2.0 (Released May 01, 2017)
- Ver. 1.1.2 (Released April 11, 2017)
- Ver. 1.1.1 (Released March 31, 2017)
- Ver. 1.1.0 (Released March 03, 2017)
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.
Ver. 1.3.1 (Released August 07, 2017):
- We have fixed the issue in Pack 1: The Master Trials of the Expansion Pass, in which defeating certain enemies for Kilton was not counted toward completion when playing in Master Mode.
- In-game items can now be obtained from launching the software from certain articles distributed through a new News channel (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Tips from the Wild) which can be accessed through News on the Home menu.
- This channel became available on August 09, 2017.
- Depending on your game progress and location, certain items may not be obtainable.
- Various fixes to improve gameplay.
Ver. 1.3.0 (Released June 29, 2017):
- Expansion Pass: DLC Pack 1 The Master Trials is now available. If you have already pre-purchased this content, you can now play it by updating both the DLC and the software. You can update your purchased DLC through Nintendo eShop.
- Various fixes to improve gameplay.
Ver. 1.2.0 (Released May 01, 2017):
- Various fixes to improve the gameplay experience.
- A feature has been added that allows you to choose from nine language options for in-game voices. You can access this setting from the Options menu on the title screen.
- Languages Available:
- Japanese
- English
- French (France)
- French (Canada)
- German
- Spanish (Spain)
- Spanish (Latin America)
- Italian
- Russian
Ver. 1.1.2 (Released April 11, 2017):
- Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.
Ver. 1.1.1 (Released March 31, 2017):
- Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.
Ver. 1.1.0 (Released March 03, 2017):
- The Nintendo eShop has been made accessible from the title screen for the purchase of the Expansion Pass. (For more information about the Expansion Pass, please see the official website.)
- Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.
Source: Nintendo
