– As mentioned above, confirm your system firmware is version 8.0.0 or higher.

Once connected, your console will pull the 1.6.0 update files directly from the updated console. Part 2: Installing the 1.6.0 Update on Wii U

On the title screen, look for the version number in the lower‑right corner. It should display (or higher, if you have subsequently installed newer patches).

After installing, verify by checking: