| Aspect | Verdict | |--------|---------| | New gameplay content | Only one cosmetic quest (Xenoblade gear) | | Performance change | None | | Bug fixes | Minor | | Mod compatibility (Cemu) | Worse than 1.5.0 | | Worth updating? | Only if you want latest official version & don't use mods |

: This change was a game-changer for speedrunners, as reduced loading times directly translated to faster world-record potential. 3. Technical Under-the-Hood Changes