The following report covers , a major patch released in December 2022 that focused on significant balance changes and bug fixes. Patch Summary: v1.7.9b Release Date : December 8–9, 2022.

: The game features dark themes including body horror, religious fanaticism, and violence. It is generally recommended for players aged 13 or older.

As of late 2023/early 2024, the current official version of Repentance on Steam is v1.7.9J (or newer, depending on recent patches).

(Visual: Split screen of two players. One dies, the other keeps fighting.) Host: "First up: Co-op. Previously, if Player 2 died in the new 'True Co-op' mode, they just spectated. Boring. In 1.7.9B, dead players now turn into Ghost Baby . You can't shoot, but you can still fly around, block shots, and trigger on-touch effects. More importantly, you can still pick up coins and hearts for your living friend. This turns a run-ending death into a strategic support role. Also, Esau Jr. finally works in multiplayer without crashing the game. You're welcome, speedrunners."

Version 1.7.9B stabilizes the massive roster of 34 playable characters. Standard Characters Classic favorites like Technical characters like Jacob & Esau , requiring dual-character control. Tainted Characters Unlocked via the "Ascension" path. Feature unique, game-altering mechanics (e.g., Tainted Forgotten is a melee bone-club thrower). 1.7.9B Fixes