sidequest

English

Etymology

side +‎ quest

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsaɪdˌkwɛst/

• Audio (Southern England)

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Noun

sidequest (plural sidequests)

1. (video games) A quest given to the player that has no direct bearing on the main story/campaign of the game.

   Completion of a sidequest often results in the acquisition of money or items that are otherwise unavailable, or unlocks another sidequest.

Synonyms

• side mission