A dedicated Infinity Nikki player, known online as Complete-Peach-652, poured their heart, soul, and precious in-game resources into upgrading a beloved 5-star Eureka accessory. They were thrilled with its original, beautiful color palette, a perfect complement to their carefully curated outfits. Reaching the pinnacle—level 10—was a moment of triumph, a testament to their dedication. However, their joy was short-lived. To their shock and dismay, the moment the upgrade was complete, the Eureka's color changed at random. The player described feeling "unreasonably devastated," lamenting that if they had known the color would change randomly, they never would have upgraded it all the way. This personal story opened the floodgates for a community-wide discussion, revealing a significant point of contention in the game's mechanics.

The core of the issue lies in a fundamental misunderstanding of the "Color Change Unlock" mechanic. Eurekas are special, interactive outfit elements separate from clothing pieces, crucial for boosting scores and winning styling contests. Players invest heavily to acquire them through challenging Warp Spire obstacle courses and then spend significant amounts of Shining Particles and Bling to upgrade them. The description for the level 10 unlock states that the Eureka gains the ability to "color change." To most players, this phrasing naturally implies a new, player-controlled customization option—the freedom to switch between colors at will, a fitting reward for such a costly achievement.

The harsh reality is different. The mechanic does not grant choice; it triggers a single, random color transformation upon reaching max level. This revelation has left a portion of the player base frustrated and disappointed. Many were perfectly happy with their Eureka's original hue, while others had spent time previewing potential colors through Pear-Pal's Eureka app, dreaming of the perfect shade they would select at level 10. As Reddit user little_euphoria succinctly put it, "Farming Eurekas for the colors you want seems to be our endgame." The current system turns this endgame into a frustrating cycle of luck rather than a journey toward a chosen goal.

So, what can a player do if they are unhappy with their newly randomized color? The path to a desired color is arduous and heavily reliant on luck. Players must:

1. Find an exact duplicate of the Eureka they wish to recolor—a feat in itself.

2. Invest another mountain of resources to upgrade this duplicate from level 1 to level 10.

3. Hope that this time, the random number generator (RNG) blesses them with the color they want.

Some community members, like user 80RK, have shared workarounds, suggesting players can "re-roll the color if you have a lvl 1 duplicate that you upgrade using the updated artifact." However, this process is essentially starting the expensive upgrade grind from scratch, with no guarantee of success. It feels less like a strategic choice and more like a punishing lottery.

The debate has sparked a clear consensus among many vocal fans: players who reach level 10 should be able to choose their Eureka's color. The investment required—both in time and valuable in-game currency—is substantial. Allowing a choice would transform the max-level upgrade from a moment of anxiety into a celebrated milestone of personalization. It would reward dedication with agency, aligning with the core dress-up fantasy of the Nikki franchise. The community holds out hope that developers InFold Games will listen to this feedback. A future update could modify the mechanic, perhaps by introducing a color palette selector at level 10 or providing a consumable item to re-roll colors without needing a duplicate. For now, the lesson is a cautious one: before committing to that final, costly upgrade, players must accept that the vibrant accessory they love might transform into something entirely unexpected, for better or for worse.