Side Story Locations Revealed in Split Fiction

While *Split Fiction* presents itself as a straightforward and linear co-op adventure, the game is brimming with opportunities to veer off the main path and delve into what it refers to as Side Stories. Although these detours are optional, they house some of the game's most memorable and engaging experiences. From turning into pigs with your partner to competing in a deadly game show, these Side Stories are not to be missed. Completing all 12 of them also unlocks the Bookworms achievement, making them essential for those looking to fully immerse themselves in *Split Fiction*. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to find every Side Story in the game.

How To Find All Side Stories in Split Fiction

Across Chapters 2 through 5, you'll encounter a total of 12 Side Stories, with three in each chapter. Here's how to find each one:

Legend of the Sandfish – The first Side Story in *Split Fiction* is seamlessly integrated into Chapter 2, following the completion of the Rush Hour section. You can't miss it as it's part of the natural progression.

Farmlife – In Chapter 2, during the Streets of Neon section, you'll find this Side Story after hopping over a small barrier but before taking the elevators on the left.

Mountain Hike – The last Side Story of Chapter 2 is located in the Big City Life section. Once you reach the Port-A-Pottys, have Mio enter one, then use Zoe to throw her to a ledge opposite with a small ladder. Mio should then drop the ladder for Zoe to access the Side Story.

Train Heist – The first Side Story in Chapter 3, found in the Lord Evergreen section, requires you to navigate a ledge using a plank of wood. Mio and Zoe will need to wall run to reach it.

Gameshow – Located in the Walking Sticks of Doom section of Chapter 3, this Side Story is on a platform accessible after completing a side-scrolling section and some minor platforming.

Collapsing Star – In Chapter 3's Halls of Ice section, you'll find this Side Story on the main path, making it impossible to miss as you navigate through the palace.

Kites – The first Side Story in Chapter 4, found in the Toxic Tumblers section, is at the end of a long tube.

Moon Market – In Chapter 4’s Test Chamber section, after opening the door post-crane sequence, you'll see this Side Story on a ledge to the left, accessible through some platforming.

Notebook – The final Side Story of Chapter 4 is in the Soaring Desperados section. Once equipped with a jetpack, avoid the giant wheel and hover to the left-hand side of the room to find it.

Slopes of War – The first Side Story in Chapter 5, located in the Water Temple section, becomes accessible after hatching your dragons. Look for a lever puzzle on the left, solve it to unlock this Side Story.

Space Escape – In Chapter 5’s Craft Temple section, 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 and access this Side Story.

Birthday Cake – The last Side Story in *Split Fiction*, found in Chapter 5's Treasure Temple section, is accessible after completing the soul puzzle. It will be on your left.

Once you've completed all 12 Side Stories, the Bookworms achievement will unlock automatically, adding another layer of satisfaction to your *Split Fiction* experience.

*Split Fiction is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.*