When it comes to requests, few courses in New Pokemon Snap have more of them than Elsewhere Forest. There are 18 of them in total, which, when combined with the course's eight unique areas and multiple branching routes, can make completing them all a bit of a nightmare. Thankfully though, there are methods to easily navigate the forest once players have reached research level 3 for the course.
Many of the requests can technically be completed much earlier, although it's definitely easier for players to wait until they are able to use Espeon to determine their route. It's also worth remembering that both zooming in with the camera and facing backward will slow the momentum of the NEO-ONE, which can be incredibly useful for some of the more complicated requests not just here, but in all of the courses in New Pokemon Snap.
Updated September 25, 2021 by Tom Bowen: When it comes to branching routes, no course in New Pokemon Snap has more than Elsewhere Forest. While these secret sidepaths definitely make exploring the course a lot more fun though, they can sometimes make completing its many requests a real pain. Navigating the maze-like forest can be incredibly frustrating without a guide, as too can some of the cryptic clues given for one or two of the course's 18 requests.
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Sylvan Sentinel's Secret Side Request Guide
- Research Level: 3
- Subject(s): Trevenant (+Espurr)
- Photo Rating: 4-Star
- Reward: None
To complete the Sylvan Sentinel's Secret Side request, players will need to use scan near the Espurr on the ledge near the floating blue boulder so that it comes down to ground level. At this point, they'll then need to guide it over to the Trevenant that blocks the path to the winter area of the course using Fluffruit and then hit them both with Illumina Orbs once they are close enough together.
If done correctly, the Espurr will climb onto the Trevenant's branches and players can take a photo that's focused on Trevenenant to fulfill the request. There's not a lot of time to get this one done, although players can throw a Fluffruit in front of themselves so that Espeon blocks their path and buys them a few more seconds. It's also worth keeping the camera zoomed in constantly as this will slow the NEO-ONE down a little.
An Airborne Boulder Request Guide
- Research Level: 3
- Subject(s): Espurr
- Photo Rating: 3-Star
- Reward: None
Once players reach research level 3, using the Melody Player near the Trevenant at the end of the first foggy section will cause it to move and grant access to a new route. Players should scan the area and follow the newly opened path and then turn their attention to the floating blue boulder on their right.
Beneath it are three Espurr that are using their powers to keep the boulder afloat. Players need to take a photo of the trio in action while also being sure to get the boulder somewhere in the shot. After that, it's simply a case of handing it in to Professor Mirror to complete the An Airborne Boulder request.
Gust with Gusto! Request Guide
- Research Level: 3
- Subject(s): Shiftry
- Photo Rating: 4-Star
- Reward: Leaf 2 Sticker
The Shiftry needed for the Gust with Gusto! Request can be found in a tree on the right-hand side of the spring area. To get there, players will need to attempt to feed Espeon a Fluffruit when it stops at the end of the first foggy section. It won't eat it, but it will take players to the right area if they stick to the default route.
Upon arriving, players should locate the Shiftry and then hit it with a Fluffruit. It will leap from branch to branch and if players hit it with an Illumina Orb around the time of its third jump, it will run and climb into a nearby tree. Once it's up there, players will need to illuminate the Crystabloom near the trunk of the tree and then get a photo of Shiftry using its attack. It doesn't matter if visibility is poor, although if players want a cleaner shot, it's best to wait until after the Sawsbuck blocking the NEO-ONE's path starts moving before beginning the process.
Upside-Down Hide-and-Seek Request Guide
- Research Level: 3
- Subject(s): Kecleon
- Photo Rating: 3-Star
- Reward: Emote 13
Players will need to return to the spring area to fulfill the Upside-Down Hide-and-Seek request, so if they're not already there, they'll again need to try and feed Espeon a Fluffruit at the end of the first foggy section. Once in the spring area, players should look in the branches of the trees on their right for the outline of a Kecleon or just use scan if they're having trouble spotting it.
After locating the hanging Keckleon, hitting it with an Illumina Orb will cause it to become visible for a few seconds and this is the moment that players will need to capture on camera. Not only will doing so fulfill Phil's request, but it will also provide players with a nice three-star photo of Keckleon for their Photodex. For a four-star photo, they’ll instead need to make their way to the autumn area, throw a Fluffruit into the first pile of leaves on their right and then snap a picture of the Keckleon that comes running out.
Little Lost Deerling Request Guide
- Research Level: 3
- Subject(s): Deerling (+Sawsbuck)
- Photo Rating: 4-Star
- Reward: Effect 5 Frame
After reaching research level 3, players will be able to take on the Little Lost Deerling request in the second foggy area of the course. As they make their way through, they'll see a series of Crystabloom to their right, and l ighting these up with Illumina Orbs will create a path for the lost Deerling. There's one alcove with two Crystablooms though and players should make sure to only illuminate the one that's furthest away from them.
If done correctly, Sylveon will leap out at the final Crystabloom and meet up with the Deerling. A few moments later, Sawsbuck will show up and the three Pokemon celebrate the reunion together. When taking a photo of the moment, players should be sure to focus the camera on Deerling and also make sure it's still in its celebratory phase.
A Seasonal Gathering Request Guide
- Research Level: 3
- Subject(s): Sawsbuck (x4)
- Photo Rating: 4-Star
- Reward: None
If players complete the steps required for the Little Lost Deerling request, they'll gain access to a new area that branches off from the right of the second foggy section. The sunny plains section features a spot where every season meets and players will need to snap a photo of all four types of Sawsbuck howling here to complete the A Seasonal Gathering request for Todd.
To do this, players should look to the left after entering the sunny plains section and use scan to bring Espeon down to ground level. Next, they’ll need to feed it a Fluffruit and then hit it with an Illumina Orb so that it climbs up onto a rock to their right. Once it's there, hitting it with more Illumina Orbs will make it summon the final type of Deerling and, once they're all gathered, players can illuminate the Crystabloom and use the Melody player to get them all to celebrate. Sawsbuck needs to be the subject of the photo and all four variants need to be in the shot for it to count. If players are having trouble with timing, it can really help to face backward and zoom the camera in to slow the NEO-ONE down while waiting for Espeon to do its job.
Egg Patrol Request Guide
- Research Level: 2
- Subject(s): Unfezant
- Photo Rating: 4-Star
- Reward: None
The nesting Unfezant needed for the Egg Patrol request can be found in the summer area, so at research level 3, players should hit Espeon with an Illumina Orb and follow the default route. The request can be completed at lower research levels too, although players will need to get lucky when it comes to the second area they're sent to.
The Unfezant's nest is on the left-hand side near the very end of the summer area. Once players arrive in the vicinity, they should throw a Fluffruit at the Unfezant to make it stand up in anger and then snap a photo of it and its eggs before it has a chance to sit back down. The eggs don't need to be clearly visible, so providing the Unfezant is still in motion, any photos taken should count towards the request.
Angry Drampa Request Guide
- Research Level: 3
- Subject(s): Drampa
- Photo Rating: 4-Star
- Reward: None
In order to complete the Angry Drampa request, players will once again need to visit the Summer Area. They'll have to be at research level 3 this time around though, so hitting Espeon with an Illumina Orb at the end of the first foggy section is the fastest way to get there.
Players don't actually need to do anything while they are in the summer area, although it can be helpful to hit the Drampa on the right-hand side with a single Illumina Orb now for one of the other requests. Upon leaving the area, players will return to the second foggy section and should take the alternate route to the sunny plains rather than going to the ancient ruins. Just before the exit, they'll see Drampa, Pancham, and Bulbasaur, and hitting either of the two smaller Pokemon with a Fluffruit will make Drampa angry. After that, hitting Drampa with one will also do the trick.
A Pair of Chums Request Guide
- Research Level: 3
- Subject(s): Pancham (+ Drampa & Bulbasaur)
- Photo Rating: 4-Star
- Reward: None
If players passed through the summer area near the beginning of the course, they will find Drampa, Pancham, and Bulbasaur in the sunny plains area. Normally, they'll just be hanging around by the exit, but if players hit Drampa with an Illumina Orb earlier on when they saw it in the summer area, the trio will instead enter the plains in a rather unusual way.
Bulbasaur will be riding on Drampa's back and Pancham will be sat on its head and it's this photo that's needed to complete the A Pair of Chums request for Rita. Pancham should be the subject of the photo, although both Bulbasaur and Drampa must also be in the shot for it to count.