Machine Party: How to Get the Secret Hat

There's a hidden cosmetic in Machine Party: a Rubik's Cube hat. It's not unlocked by playing — it's unlocked by editing one line in your save file.

Last updated: Aug 22, 2026 · translated and rewritten from the Russian Steam community guide

Windows instructions

Press Win + R, paste the path below, and press Enter:
%appdata%\Godot\app_userdata\Machine Party\machine_party_customization.save
(The game is built in Godot, which is why the path looks like that.)
Open the file in a text editor (Notepad works).
Find the text "active_cosmetic_hat" — the value after it is your current hat's name.
Replace that value with "rubiks_cube".
Save the file and launch the game — your test subject is now wearing a Rubik's Cube.

Linux instructions

Open your home directory and search for machine_party_customization.save.
Open it in any text editor.
Find "active_cosmetic_hat" and change the hat name to "rubiks_cube".
Save and launch.

Safety notes

Back up the file first — copy it somewhere safe before editing.
This is a cosmetic-only edit; it doesn't affect gameplay or achievements.
If the game updates the save format, the edit may stop working — re-check the Steam guides hub if your hat disappears.

Source noteThis method was found and published by the Russian Machine Party community (guide by the community's modder) and cross-checked against the English guides. Translated and rewritten here in English.

FAQ

Is the secret hat a Rubik's Cube?

Yes — the hidden cosmetic value is rubiks_cube.

Does this disable achievements?

No — it's a local cosmetic change with no gameplay effect.

Can other players see it?

Cosmetics are visible to other players in lobbies, so yes — flex accordingly.

Will it survive game updates?

Usually, but updates can reset or reformat saves. Back up and re-apply if needed.