The 1.7 update series focused on refining the massive content dump from the initial Repentance release. Key shifts included:
Introduced for various bosses to make them visually distinct from their standard forms. Updated localization files for better language support. Significant Specific Versions The-Binding-of-Isaac-Afterbirth-plus-Update_1.7...
* Reduced the cooldown of Placebo with stat upgrades, Pretty Fly and Experimental Pill. * The Lost's hearts are now hidden again ( Reddit·r/bindingofisaac Significant Specific Versions * Reduced the cooldown of
While there isn't a specific expansion called "Afterbirth Plus Update 1.7," the actually belongs to the Repentance DLC, which follows Afterbirth+. These patches (1.7.5 through 1.7.9b) are considered some of the most significant "re-balancing" updates in the game's history. Core Changes in the 1.7.x Patch Cycle Core Changes in the 1
Added hundreds of to increase floor variety.
: Many "overpowered" items were adjusted to prevent "instant win" scenarios that bypassed gameplay mechanics.