Split Fiction: All Side Story Locations Revealed

While Split Fiction's co-op adventure unfolds linearly, hidden gems await those willing to explore—its engaging Side Stories. Though optional, these often deliver some of the game's most memorable moments. Here's how to uncover them all.

Finding All 12 Side Stories in Split Fiction

Chapters 2 through 5 each hold three Side Stories. Completing all 12 unlocks an achievement, ensuring you experience everything Split Fiction offers. Let's dive in:

Chapter 2:

• Legend of the Sandfish: This Side Story appears naturally after completing Chapter 2's "Rush Hour" section—you can't miss it.
• Farmlife: Located in the "Streets of Neon" section, after crossing a small barrier and before reaching the left elevators.
• Mountain Hike: Found in "Big City Life," near the Port-A-Potties. Have Mio enter a Port-A-Potty, then use Zoe to throw her to the opposite ledge with a ladder. Have Mio drop the ladder for access.

Chapter 3:

• Train Heist: In "Lord Evergreen," on a ledge reachable via wall-running during the water-plank navigation.
• Gameshow: Found in "Walking Sticks of Doom," on a platform after the side-scrolling section; requires minor platforming.
• Collapsing Star: Located in "Halls of Ice," on the main path through the palace—hard to miss.

Chapter 4:

• Kites: Found at the end of the long tube in "Toxic Tumblers."
• Moon Market: In "Test Chamber," on a left-hand ledge after the crane sequence; requires some platforming.
• Notebook: Located in "Soaring Desperados," to the left while avoiding the giant wheel after obtaining the jetpack.

Chapter 5:

• Slopes of War: Found in "Water Temple," after solving the lever puzzle to the left after crossing the golden balls and hatching dragons.
• Space Escape: In "Craft Temple," after defeating the dragon; requires launching Mio with her glide and Zoe's roll, then having Mio drop a column for Zoe to climb.
• Birthday Cake: Located in "Treasure Temple," to the left after completing the soul puzzle.

Completing all 12 Side Stories unlocks the "Bookworms" achievement in Split Fiction.

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