# The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ Beta Version 1.9.7.8 Update

- Product: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-binding-of-isaac-rebirth)
- Vendor: Nicalis, Inc.
- Date: 2024-12-17
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/250900/view/520825731534554234
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-binding-of-isaac-rebirth/releases/2024-12-17-the-binding-of-isaac-repentance-beta-version-1.9

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- **fixed** — Fixed an issue where players could join in-progress Daily Runs
- **fixed** — Fixed multiple issues that caused game crashes in solo and online play
- **added** — Made additions to online_logs_ folder to more accurately diagnose desyncs, crashes, and save file issues
- **fixed** — Blocked Lil' Portal from spawning portals in Angel Shop, Secret Shop, Crawlspaces, and Black Markets
- **fixed** — Made only one Lil' Portal create a portal, with additional Lil' Portals remaining as offensive familiars
- **fixed** — Fixed overlapping HUD issues for Tainted Isaac and Tainted ???
- **fixed** — Fixed a bug where Dice Bag wasn't displaying on the HUD
- **changed** — After dying, players in deathmatch can shoot out mini-bombs to hurt other players
- **fixed** — Fixed an issue where enemies spawned from friendly sources couldn't be damaged by tears
- **changed** — Turdlings now react to the Flush! item
- **changed** — Void portal is now guaranteed after defeating Mother if the Mother ending has been seen once by any character
- **fixed** — Fixed an issue with More Options and Glowing Hourglass creating alternate treasure room layouts and items
- **added** — Added Rumble to options menu
- **changed** — Password protected lobbies will now display in the Friend Match lobby list
- **changed** — Full Friend Matches will be displayed in the Friend Match lobby list
- **added** — Popup will now display error when trying to join a Friend Match with mismatched versions
- **fixed** — Kicked players can no longer rejoin Friend Match lobbies
- **fixed** — Fixed an issue where characters with alternate player types would not get credit for completion events
- **fixed** — Fixed an issue where the HUD for Jacob and Esau could run off screen
- **fixed** — Fixed an exploit where Eden's Blessing could be stored when earned in a challenge and deployed on the next standard run

And welcome back!

The team has been busy with updates. Hope you like all the improvements and fixes on this latest build. See below for exact patch notes.

[ As always, message me](x.com/tyronerodriguez) or [Producer Alex](https://x.com/Zombolis) on Twitter. See you online!

PSA: new #IsaacOnline build will prompt you to opt-in. we’re collecting crash reports + desync info to fix critical issues more rapidly. Data collection is optional and not required for offline play. Thanks for the help!

Version 1.9.7.8 has the following fixed!

Fixed an issue where players could join in-progress Daily Runs
Fixed multiple issues that caused game crashes in solo and online play
Made additions to "online_logs_” folder to more accurately diagnose desyncs, crashes, and save file issues
Blocked Lil’ Portal from spawning portals in Angel Shop, Secret Shop, Crawlspaces, and Black Markets
Made only one Lil’ Portal create a portal.  If the player has more Lil’ Portals they will still grow but remain as offensive familiars
Fixed overlapping HUD issues for Tainted Isaac and Tainted ???
Fixed a bug where Dice Bag wasn't displaying on the HUD
After dying, players in deathmatch can shoot out mini-bombs to hurt other players
Fixed an issue where enemies spawned from friendly sources couldn't be damaged by tears (Dark Bum, Flush, etc.)
Turdlings now react to the Flush! item
Void portal is now guaranteed after defeating Mother if the Mother ending has been seen once by any character
Fixed an issue with More Options and Glowing Hourglass creating alternate treasure room layouts and items
Added "Rumble" to options menu
Password protected lobbies will now display in the Friend Match lobby list
Full Friend Matches will be displayed in the Friend Match lobby list
Popup will now display error when trying to join a Friend Match with mismatched versions
Kicked players can no longer rejoin Friend Match lobbies
Fixed an issue where characters with alternate player types (ex. Lazarus) would not get credit for completion events
Fixed an issue where the HUD for Jacob and Esau could run off screen
Fixed an exploit where Eden's Blessing could be stored when earned in a challenge and deployed on the next standard run
Fixed an issue with Abyss locust damage modifiers resetting if a player quits and resumes
Fixed an issue where Hush spawned from Delirious would kill any boss when it died
Fixed an issue with the Void portal not being accessible after the Mother fight when resuming a run
Fixed a soft-lock with Mega Mush when entering trap door to the Womb
Data collection consent popup now shows up before online play
Fixed issues related to Greed donation machine unlocks
Fixed an issue where Lil Portal wouldn't shoot if you also had GB Bug
Fixed issues where friendly enemies could sometimes hurt the player
Fixed an issue preventing Esau from donating to the Greed donation machine
Fixed issue where Revive machine could overlap the Member's shop in Greed mode
Fixed an issue causing red doors in ultra secret room to remain hidden after being opened with Red Key
Abyss locusts now appear larger or smaller based on their damage multiplier
Fixed various issues causing crashes
Fixed various desyncs related to player opacity
Reworked several unfair or excessively tedious rooms
Increased the minimum distance that Needle enemies can appear from the player
Reduced the overall health of Wizoob and Red Ghost enemies
Reduced the amount of random directional change for stone shockwave attacks
Fixed an issue that could allow online challenges to be started with any character
Fixed an issue with Lil Portal resetting its room contents when going to the Corpse
Fixed an issue where return doors wouldn’t open in online matches with Door Stop or Mercurius
Fixed an Issue where Bumbino attacks could knock coins out of dead or shielded players

Additional Fixes:
Mods now have access to a REPENTANCE_PLUS constant to determine if the mod is running in Repentance+
Player:GetGreedDonationBreakChance no l

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