While *Split Fiction* is a fairly straightforward and linear co-op adventure, it offers ample opportunities to explore beyond the main storyline through what the game refers to as Side Stories. Although these are optional, they often contain some of the most memorable and entertaining parts of the game. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to locate every Side Story in *Split Fiction*.
How To Find All Side Stories in Split Fiction
Within Chapters 2 through 5, you'll encounter a total of 12 different Side Stories. Each chapter hosts three of these hidden gems, and while they're not mandatory, they enrich your gaming experience with unique sequences like turning into pigs or competing in a deadly game show. Completing all 12 Side Stories also unlocks the "Bookworms" achievement, ensuring you don't miss out on any of the game's highlights.
- Legend of the Sandfish – Found naturally in Chapter 2 after the Rush Hour section. You can't miss it.
- Farmlife – Located in Chapter 2's Streets of Neon section. Hop over a small barrier and find it before reaching the elevators on the left.
- Mountain Hike – The final Side Story in Chapter 2, situated in the Big City Life section. At the Port-A-Pottys, have Mio enter one, then use Zoe to throw her to a ledge with a ladder. Mio should drop the ladder for access.
- Train Heist – The first Side Story in Chapter 3, found in the Lord Evergreen section. Navigate the water with a plank, and reach a ledge via wall running with Mio and Zoe.
- Gameshow – In Chapter 3's Walking Sticks of Doom section, access this Side Story on a platform after the side-scrolling segment with some platforming.
- Collapsing Star – The last Side Story in Chapter 3, found in the Halls of Ice section along the main path, making it impossible to miss.
- Kites – The first Side Story in Chapter 4, located in the Toxic Tumblers section at the end of the long tube.
- Moon Market – In Chapter 4's Test Chamber section, find it on a ledge to the left after opening the door post-crane sequence.
- Notebook – The final Side Story in Chapter 4, found in the Soaring Desperados section. Use the jetpack to hover over to the left side of the room, avoiding the giant wheel.
- Slopes of War – The first Side Story in Chapter 5, located in the Water Temple section. After hatching dragons, solve the lever puzzle on the left after crossing the golden balls.
- Space Escape – The second-to-last Side Story in Chapter 5's Craft Temple section. After defeating the dragon, launch Mio to a ledge using her glide and Zoe's roll, then have Mio drop a column for Zoe to climb.
- Birthday Cake – The concluding Side Story of *Split Fiction*, found in Chapter 5's Treasure Temple section. Complete the soul puzzle, and it will be on your left.
Once you've completed all 12 Side Stories, the "Bookworms" achievement in *Split Fiction* will unlock automatically, ensuring you've experienced everything the game has to offer.
*Split Fiction* is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, offering players a chance to dive into this engaging co-op adventure.
