The indie marvel, The Binding of Isaac, is getting a huge update this Halloween that is set to go live at 12PM PST today. The roguelike, which plays like the original Legend of Zelda with a gothic setting is getting an infusion of new bosses, enemies, items, and an all new character. It's expanded further with Chapter 5 and a bunch of other stuff.
Here are the full details:
BIG HALLOWEEN UPDATE (with no actual lame halloween themes)
-Added chapter 5 (unlocked after 10 mom kills)
-Added 3+ new bosses
-Added 4 new enemies
-Added 20+ new items
-Added one new unlockable character (Eve)
-Added one new "FINAL" ending.
-Added 6+ new achievements
-Added 2 new music tracks
-Added updated collection viewer
-Added 4 new tarot cards (finishig the major arcana)
Fixes:
-lots of small bugs were fixed
-load time fixed
-a few minor item balances
The game's creator Edmund McMillen accompanied the announcement of the update with this terrifying illustration of Isaac, by @LeePfenninger.