side quest

American  

[sahyd kwest] / ˈsaɪd ˈkwɛst /

noun

plural

side quests

1. a quest or objective in a story or video game that is related to but not directly part of the main storyline or objective.

2. a secondary objective or pursuit.

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Other Word Forms

• sidequest verb

Example Sentences

Adomian took the opportunity to complete a long-awaited side quest when his tour paused for the 2024 holiday season.

From Los Angeles Times

Surprisingly, learning these curses is not part of the main storyline, but comes with completing steps of Sebastian Sallow’s side quest.

From Washington Times

They feel less like characters in a “side quest” in a game, especially since their relationship now draws stronger, clearer parallels between them and Joel and his older brother.

From Washington Post

The show is best when it's groups of people bantering in the woods, as opposed to wallowing in damp industrial buildings, so it's nice to see the band head off on a merry side quest.

From Salon

For instance, Captain Crow takes the Inevitable on a sinister side quest that introduces a character who, despite much dastardly foreshadowing, never resurfaces.

From New York Times