The Wii U got a new small update, where again, it only improves stability. The high quantity of “stability” updates is making users think that there is a hidden new feature in the works, but it looks like they’re only patching possible exploits of the system, such as the hacks for Mario Kart 8.
You can read the official log for the firmware 5.1.2 below :
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience