What does it mean for the current leaderboards to have it patched like that? Did any current WR runs use axis skew? It was such a cool glitch =( I'll be sad not to learn it.

At first, I would have agreed with you, but I really think it's a tough question to tackle. The more time I spend practicing the pseudo wave, for instance, the less random it feels, and the more I like the route. I haven't practiced some tricks, like early space jump or speed boost yet, but I'm starting to look forward to getting them "figured out" so to speak, and getting used to the new routes.

I'm not a mod, or even a long-time speedrunner, but I could definitely see some downsides to fracturing the community even further. There are already 12 nominal categories as it is. At this point, it seems likely that going completely "glitchless" would cost 15-30 minutes vs the NMG route? Maybe a "developer intended route" or similar category would make sense as a sub-category under all-bosses? Would bomb jumping or early grapple beam be allowed in such a category? I'm honestly not sure, as even my own opinion on routing doesn't seem final.

Pasted below is a Google doc link for an edited version of the preliminary visual any% route by chonny24. I copied chonny24's guide, then added brief routing and item descriptions. This routing is mostly based on the former WR 100% Hard Mode run by NeoRydia. I've thought about adding thumbnail size minimap images for some items, but in my last few runs I've noticed it getting easier quickly, so I'm mixed on whether it's a good time to make that effort. Additionally, it goes without saying that new tricks are quickly making this routing obsolete.

With all that said however, I do believe this guide is a good place to start if you're practicing 100%, and route changes will be easier to address once you've spent some time learning item location and requirements.

Thanks to chonny24 and NeoRydia, without whom I would still be drowning in item spreadsheets!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WT-hEPBS3hE9hGU1QSXQVeUK-WNpym93N20ppone-bk/edit?usp=drivesdk

From in game, you actually have to hit the home button to go to the Switch dashboard. From there, highlight the game and hit "+" and it will bring up the game options, including current version, check for updates, etc.

I think ShadPrince is correct. I submitted a >3 hour run with only a screenshot of the IGT last week. It was initially rejected for not showing version number, but later Dyceron went back and verified it after the rule change. If you're still waiting on a run that was submitted before the rule change, I suggest patience. This community is growing fast!! I'm sure the mods are working hard to catch up.