While *Split Fiction* is a fairly straightforward and linear co-op adventure, there are plenty of opportunities to venture off the main storyline and dive into what the game refers to as Side Stories. These detours are often considered optional, but they contain some of the game's most memorable and enjoyable moments, such as transforming into pigs or competing in a deadly game show. There's also an achievement linked to completing all of these Side Stories, so if you want to fully immerse yourself in everything *Split Fiction* has to offer, here's how to discover each one.
How to Find All Side Stories in Split Fiction
Within Chapters 2 through 5, you'll encounter a total of 12 unique Side Stories. Each chapter hosts three of these adventures, and although they're optional, they're essential for experiencing the game's best moments. Here's a detailed guide on how to locate every Side Story:
- Legend of the Sandfish – The first Side Story in *Split Fiction* is encountered naturally in Chapter 2 after completing the Rush Hour section. It's unmissable.
- Farmlife – This Side Story can be found in Chapter 2 within the Streets of Neon section. After jumping over a small barrier and before using the elevators on the left, you'll find it.
- Mountain Hike – The last Side Story in Chapter 2 is located in the Big City Life section. At the Port-A-Pottys, have Mio enter one, then use Zoe to throw her over to a ledge with a small ladder. Mio can then drop the ladder for Zoe to access it.
- Train Heist – The first Side Story in Chapter 3 is found in the Lord Evergreen section. While navigating water with a plank, the Side Story is on a ledge that requires Mio and Zoe to wall run to reach.
- Gameshow – In the Walking Sticks of Doom section of Chapter 3, the Side Story is on a platform after the side-scrolling section, accessible through minor platforming.
- Collapsing Star – The final Side Story in Chapter 3 is in the Halls of Ice section along the main path, making it impossible to miss.
- Kites – The first Side Story in Chapter 4 is in the Toxic Tumblers section, found at the end of the long tube.
- Moon Market – In Chapter 4's Test Chamber section, after opening the door post-crane sequence, you'll find it on a ledge to the left, reachable through some platforming.
- Notebook – The last Side Story in Chapter 4 is in the Soaring Desperados section. With the jetpack, avoid the giant wheel and hover to the left side of the room to find it.
- Slopes of War – The first Side Story in Chapter 5 is located in the Water Temple section. After hatching dragons, solve the lever puzzle on the left past the golden balls to unlock it.
- Space Escape – The penultimate Side Story in Chapter 5's Craft Temple section is found after defeating the dragon. Launch Mio to the ledge using her glide and Zoe's roll, then have Mio drop a column for Zoe to climb.
- Birthday Cake – The final Side Story in Chapter 5's Treasure Temple section becomes accessible after completing the soul puzzle; it will be on your left.
Once you've successfully completed all 12 Side Stories, you'll automatically unlock the Bookworms achievement in *Split Fiction*.
Split Fiction is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
