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Revision as of 00:37, 23 November 2017

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth cover
Developers
Edmund McMillen
Nicalis
Release dates
Windows November 4, 2014
macOS (OS X) November 4, 2014
Linux November 4, 2014
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Wikipedia
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The Binding of Isaac
The Binding of Isaac 2011
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 2014
The Legend of Bum-Bo 2019

This page is for the 2014 remake. For the original game, see The Binding of Isaac.

General information

Official website
Community Wiki
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All versions require Steam DRM.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Afterbirth
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Afterbirth+ Requires Afterbirth
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Modifications

Antibirth

Antibirth is an unofficial expansion that brings additional new content. It can be downloaded from the official website.

Game data

Configuration file(s) and save game data location

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System Location
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Currently there are problems with save game syncing on OS X.

Video settings

In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game gamepad button map settings.
In-game gamepad button map settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
Second player plays with a random follower, not a full character. On pressing start the main player loses 1 heart container for the second player. Upon death, or the second player leaving the game again, the container is returned. A controller is needed for co-op.
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Improve performance on old hardware

Set MaxRenderScale[1]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) and save game data location.
  2. Open options.ini.
  3. Set MaxRenderScale to 1.

Notes

This fix will make scrolling choppier and add some artifacts to scaled sprites.
Disable certain effects on Windows and Linux[2]
  1. Navigate to the resources directory in the installation folder.
  2. Create a file titled config.ini with the following content:
[Options]
EnableColorCorrection=0
EnableCaustics=0
EnableShockwave=0
EnableLighting=0
EnableFilter=0
EnablePixelation=0
EnableBloom=0
This fix may also amend broken shaders.
To disable only certain effects, enter 0 or 1 for some options.
It is recommended to leave EnableLighting on in order to preserve the game's atmosphere.
Disable certain effects on Mac[3]
  1. Right-click on the App bundle
  2. Select "View Package Contents"
  3. Go into Contents/Resources/resources
  4. Create the same config.ini as listed above.

Crash on game start

Instructions

Keyboard getting stuck sometimes

Some wireless keyboards might have the same problem, as there is a limited number of combinations of keypresses these keyboards can transmit. Try altering the controls until the issue is resolved.
Seems to occur mostly with the Logitech G110 keyboard, but other models might be affected as well.
Disable controller hotplugging[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) and save game data location.
  2. Open options.ini.
  3. Change ControllerHotplug=1 to ControllerHotplug=0.

Sound effects not working

Usually, the music may work but sound effects are either missing or only transmitting from one side of a pair of Stereo speakers.
Option #1 - Switching settings[citation needed]
  • Try different settings for your speakers, e.g. switch from Surround to Stereo mode or vice versa.
Option #2 - Switching versions of OpenAL libraries[citation needed]
  1. Install the OpenAL libraries from http://www.openal.org/creative-installers/oalinst.zip
  2. Go to the game folder by right-clicking on The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, then selecting Properties, Local Files, Browse Local Files...
  3. Delete or rename OpenAL32.dll.

Speed issues, unstable frame rate

Some players with strong systems report the game running too fast or too slow.
Disable VSync[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) and save game data location.
  2. Open options.ini.
  3. Change VSync=1 to VSync=0.

Audio noise for hardware connected via USB

Some users are experiencing crackling or scrambled audio with audio devices connected via USB.
Disable gamepad hotplugging[citation needed]
Gamepad hotplugging may be interfering with the USB devices.
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) and save game data location.
  2. Open options.ini.
  3. Change ControllerHotplug=1 to ControllerHotplug=0.
Alternatively, one can also avoid connecting audio hardware (speakers, headphones, headsets, microphones) via USB if the option is available.

Motion sickness caused by the camera

Switch camera modes[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) and save game data location.
  2. Open options.ini.
  3. Change CameraStyle=1 to CameraStyle=2.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 2.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OpenAL
Cutscenes Theora

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP Vista, 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Quad Core 2.0 or higher
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 449 MB
Video card (GPU) "Discreet video card" Intel HD Graphics 4000
ATI Radeon HD 4650
Nvidia GeForce 2xx-Series
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.8 10.9
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Dual Core 2.0 or higher
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 449 MB
Video card (GPU) "Discreet video card" Intel HD Graphics 4000
ATI Radeon HD 4650
Nvidia GeForce 2xx-Series
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Any distribution
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Dual Core 2.0
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 449 MB
Video card (GPU) "Discreet video card"

References