Zappy Longshocking
| Introduced | 21 April 2018 (New Lifeform vs. Future Tech) |
| Total area | 2,185p |
| Features | Ink Switches |
| Hazards | Abyss |
Zappy Longshocking is a multiplayer stage in Splatoon 2. It was the tenth variation of Shifty Station, and first appeared in the New Lifeform vs. Future Tech and Pulp vs. No-Pulp Splatfests. It returned in the Chaos vs. Order Splatfest. As of version 5.0.0, it is exclusively available in Private Battles. Its main gimmick is Ink Switches that can be used to move walls and platforms.
Layout
Zappy Longshocking is laterally-symmetrical like Saltspray Rig. It contains many ramps and long narrow corridors. The spawn points are located near each other but separated with a tall glass wall that extends all the way to the center (however, splats against the junction where this wall meets the floor may cause a small amount to leech to the other side). From spawn, it is downhill that leads to the center where three Ink Switches are placed. The center one rises an uninkable wall in the middle while the two others lift climbable platforms on each side respectively. The platforms, when raised, allow full access to that side's respective home base.
Team Alpha (Pearl's team) always spawns on the right side, while Team Bravo (Marina's team) always spawns on the left. However, when the same team is fighting each other in Splatfest, the rule above does not affect spawn positions, so there is a possibility to spawn on either side.
Gallery
Promo image.
Another promo image.
Promo for Shifty Stations in Private Battles with Zappy Longshocking on the bottom left.
View from the right (Alpha) spawn point.
The small courtyard where both team's paths connect.
View of the central area from above.
The far area and Ink Switches.
Reverse view of the entire stage from the end of the far area.
Using the Ink Switches (link to file)
Map animation of the moving gate and platforms (link to file)
Maps
Trivia
- This is the second laterally symmetrical stage in the series. The first was Saltspray Rig, and it was followed by Skipper Pavilion and Bridge to Tentaswitchia.
- This also makes it the first Shifty Station variant to feature lateral symmetry.
- This stage and Bridge to Tentaswitchia both feature Ink Switches as their primary gimmick. They are also the only two Shifty Stations to have lateral symmetry.
- The file name for this stage is "Deli09" and the codename is "Denden". "Denden Switch" is the Japanese name for Ink Switches.
- The file name implies it was finished before The Bunker Games, despite appearing later.
Etymology
Zappy Longshocking is named after the book Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
あしたはデンデン Ashita wa Denden |
Tomorrow Will Be Ink Switches. A pun on Ashita wa Jōtenki (Tomorrow Will Be Fair Weather), by Riyu Yamakani. |
 Dutch |
Inktschakelaarinvasie | Ink Switch invasion |
 French |
Tournoyants émois | Twirling commotions |
 German |
Rhythmusgefühl | Sense of rhythm |
 Italian |
A ritmo di interruotori | To the rhythm of switches |
 Russian |
Осьмишень-отдел Os'mishen'-otdel |
Octotarget (Ink Switch) department |
 Spanish |
Enclave Giruptor | Spin-switch enclave |
