It's possible that the save data for that save file got corrupted somehow, or the last run as the Deleted you picked up so many corrupted items that the game can't clear the data for the next run as the file is too large. This is more likely if you selected VCS mode and set the number of effects to 10+, or put 'chance for more effects' to a high percentage (effects per item can go up to 30 with this) and get an item that generates more corrrupted items every few seconds.

1. If it's freezing on the black screen as soon as you select the deleted, try waiting for a minute as it may just be taking a while to process the data

2. If that doesn't work, start a run as Isaac on another save file, turn off the deleted mod, unsubscribe, load the game, start a run, exit the game, subscribe, then see if it works

2.5. Try this: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2640358185

3. If that still doesn't work, you'll need to delete the save data for the deleted. This will not affect data for any other characters, or any other unlocks, just the Deleted.

REMOVING CORRUPT DATA WITHOUT REMOVING UNLOCKS

To fix the issue without completely deleting Deleted's achievements and unlocks and post-it-notes, you'll need to delete certain lines from the save file.

1. Make sure the game is not running
   
2. Go to This PC and under 'devices and drives' find the drive with Program Files (x86) folder (probably C: drive)
   
3. Click on Program Files (x86) > Steam > steamapps > common > The Binding of Isaac Rebirth > data > the_deleted
   
4. https://i.imgur.com/HL0xuKf.png
   
5. Open the saveX.dat file corresponding to the save file (e.g if it's crashing on save file 1 delete save1.dat) in a text editor. Remember this save file ONLY affects the Deleted data not anything else.
   
6. If you know how JSON works, delete the key and value for these keys: 'TheDeletedSave', 'flipped', 'normal', and if it exists, 'imaginary'.
   
7. If you don't know JSON, go to this website: https://jsonformatter.org/json-viewer
   
8. Select everything in the SaveX.dat file (ctrl+a then ctrl+c) and paste it on the left input box.
   
9. On the right, the data should be displayed. On the drop down menu, select 'Tree':
   
10. https://i.imgur.com/Xfj1PDn.png
    
11. Close all segments by clicking on 'collapse all fields' icon (two arrows pointing to eachother)
    
12. Open the object segment by clicking on the triangle
    
13. Now delete these segments (you can delete a segment by clicking on the rectangle next to it and pressing Remove): TheDeletedSave, normal, flipped, imaginary
    
14. If you delete the wrong thing press ctrl+z to revert.
    
15. Put it back to code using the drop down menu. Select all of it and replace it with everything in the SaveX.dat file. Save the file and start the game up.

If this didn't work or you messed something up:

REMOVING CORRUPT DATA WHILE REMOVING UNLOCKS

If the above doesn't work or you messed up something, you can simply delete the whole file instead. This will remove unlocks and post-it-note completion only for the Deleted (not anything else).

Windows 10:

1. Make sure the game is not running
   
2. Go to This PC and under 'devices and drives' find the drive with Program Files (x86) folder (probably C: drive)
   
3. Click on Program Files (x86) > Steam > steamapps > common > The Binding of Isaac Rebirth > data > the_deleted
   
4. https://i.imgur.com/HL0xuKf.png
   
5. Now delete the saveX.dat file corresponding to the save file (e.g if it's crashing on save file 1 delete save1.dat).
   
6. Once deleted, load the game and it should be working.

This is probably a mod incompatibility, try turning off all mods except the deleted and see if it still happens. If it still happens, follow the steps above.



This is the modded character bug, which happens when you try to turn off a modded character while a run with them is still in progress.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bindingofisaac/comments/nf8p0m/i_made_a_mistake_and_now_my_game_crashes_whenever/

https://steamcommunity.com/app/250900/discussions/0/3104647961275161557/



This is most likely a steam/modded character bug, try this:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2640358185

or

Try enabling the character again, loading the game and starting a normal isaac run before disbling the character


https://www.reddit.com/r/bindingofisaac/comments/mhet9i/biding_of_isaac_afterbirth_crashing_on_startup/


If you're playing as Tainted Deleted, unfortunately sometimes TMTRAINER crashes as it may be creating infinite loops or other weird stuff. If you're playing as regular Deleted, it may be an issue with certain modded items, they may not be properly implemented or not intended to be given to the player every 10 seconds etc. Try turning off modded items in the Mod Config Menu. If the crashing continues, it's probably another mod compatibility issue or corrupted save data, try following the steps above.


Send a friend request and I'll try and fix it.


No.


Make sure you have bombs before picking up those items, or keys when picking up items that spawn locks etc.


Probably not, however there are some 'safer' modes than others. Cryptolocker is a gamble as items are concealed, however modes such as Jerusalem, Zip Bomber and ILOVEYOU theoretically should be streak safe if you know what you're doing (Jerusalem active item may instantly kill you though, either view it through the Encyclopedia or put it down to check its effects)


For tainted Deleted, it should work. For regular Deleted, it's currently broken, I'll fix it some time in the future. It might work as Deleted + Another character, though I haven't tested.


Check out this thread:

https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/2681372884/3191363817368047305/


If the corrupted effect is 'get X item until Y' it will act as if the item has already been picked up (e.g red stew won't give you the damage bonus). If it's just 'get X' it will give you the item as usual.


- Encyclopedia doesn't show icons + other issues
- Non-players (lost soul, strawmann) can pick up glitched pedestals
- Glitched chest items automatically picked up / removed
- Jumping into glitched item with how to jump picks it up but doesn't give feedback
- MEMZ mode
- co-op


- Planetariums in Greed Mode breaks a bunch of stuff
- Neko Potato mods
- Always start with treasure room mod
- Mod Config Hack (not sure)