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How to Update Hyrule Warriors Legends

Nintendo 3DS

In this article, you'll learn how to update Hyrule Warriors Legends.

Note
  • Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
  • Make sure to update your game before purchasing DLC content.
  • After downloading the update, please do not delete the update data. Update data can be viewed in the "Downloadable Content" area of the Data Management menu.

On October 30, 2016, new update data for Hyrule Warriors Legends became available. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo 3DS family system is connected to the Internet.

Complete these steps

  1. Perform a system update to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
  2. Download the Hyrule Warriors Legends Update from the Nintendo eShop.
  3. Once the download is complete, the update will automatically be applied. The newest version number will be displayed on the title screen.

Update Details

Click the version number below for information about the update.

Ver. 1.6.0 (Released October 30, 2016)

  • Raised maximum warrior level to 255, and added new medals!
  • New mixtures are in the Apothecary!
  • A new fairy companion can be found in Adventure Mode!
  • New Rental Skills are available, so you can make your fairy companion even stronger!
  • Weapons with the new weapon skill Heart Power will now drop in battle. This powerful skill increases your attack damage according to your maximum hearts!
  • The maximum food drop number has been adjusted.
  • Adjustments have been made to improve the overall game experience.

Ver. 1.5.0 (Released September 1, 2016)

  • Raised maximum warrior level to 200 and added new medals!
  • A new Fairy companion, Becka, is now available!
    • Note: If you release this fairy, you will need to purchase the Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks DLC in order to regain her.
  • Adjustments have been made to improve the overall game experience.

Ver. 1.4.0 (Released June 30, 2016)

  • Raised maximum warrior level to 150 and added new medals!
  • A new Fairy companion, Neris, is now available!
    • Note: If you release this fairy, you will need to purchase Link’s Awakening Pack in order to regain her.
  • Adjustments have been made to improve the overall game experience.

Ver. 1.3.0 (Released June 19, 2016)

  • Added playable warrior Medli. Control the power of wind to bring the fight to enemies both on the ground and in the air!
  • New medals are awaiting to be won!
  • Adjustments have been made to improve the overall game experience.

Ver. 1.2.0 (Released March 25, 2016)

  • Added the option to clear all save data.
    • This allows you to delete all your current save data for the game and reset the software. When starting the game from the HOME Menu, hold the A+B+X+Y Buttons to delete the data. Please be absolutely sure you want to delete the data, since you will not be able to recover it.
  • Added the ability to purchase add-on content.
    • You can now purchase DLC for the game from Nintendo eShop. From the game's main menu, go to Extras, and then select Purchase DLC to See what's new.
  • Miscellaneous fixes to improve the overall game experience.

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