2.4 releases in Q3 2017.
Sadly no news about PS4.
But anyway, it's going to be an exciting time. I fought lots of Thargoids in the 80's, they're tough s. Best to keep a good distance and a fast ship. They might deploy Thargons, which are remote controlled. Killing the mothership kills them rightaway, leaving them for picking up with the cargo scoop. Be careful now, ' cause now Elite really becomes 'dangerous'.