The Inkling Open might be over but Splatoon 2 has more content coming this spring.

At the end of the Splatoon 2 competition, we received a broadcast from the Squid Research lab with a couple of announcements.

First we got a release date for The Sheldon’s Picks which will come out April 2nd.

NEWS: The Sheldon's Picks will be released on April 2nd! pic.twitter.com/EYiaYWtNv3

— Splatoon News (@SplatoonNews) March 30, 2019

Two new weapons, the Clear Dapple Dualies and the Tenta Camo Brella, will arrive with the 10 weapons already announced in the Sheldon’s Picks.

NEWS: Two additional weapons will arrive with Sheldon's Picks – Clear Dapple Dualies and the Tenta Camo Brella pic.twitter.com/zjwY5BrElp

— Splatoon News (@SplatoonNews) March 30, 2019

Splatfest is also making a return with a worldwide event happening over two days from April 19th-21st.

NEWS: A special 48 hour worldwide Splatfest, SpringFest, has been announced! pic.twitter.com/SlkJmYk3Ga

— Splatoon News (@SplatoonNews) March 30, 2019

This will be themed Tortoise vs Hare. Will it be speed or patience that wins?

NEWS: The theme will be Tortoise vs Hare! pic.twitter.com/A6PHAfLkNP

— Splatoon News (@SplatoonNews) March 30, 2019

The Squid Research Lab News Channel will also be distributing Novelty spring-themed visors for players.

NEWS: First look at the spring-colored gear that will release to coincide with the special Splatfest! pic.twitter.com/Yoa9i0babH

— Splatoon News (@SplatoonNews) March 30, 2019

And there are also new badges that be obtained from playing in various matches.

NEWS: Weapon Badges will be added in the 4.6.0 Update!

Whenever you reach 100,000, 500,000, 1,000,000, and the maximum number of points inked with each weapon, these badges will display.

Once earned, you can check them out on your player status screen and the equip screen! pic.twitter.com/Qccnb3U4t7

— Splatoon News (@SplatoonNews) March 30, 2019

What do you think about all these announcements for the game?

Let us know in the comments.