I'm glad, if there is a PvP arena, it would satisfy the pew pew crowd for a bit. Maybe there'll be Ethics & Credits in Zelada again? 
It does seem to be morphing into world of tanks in space doesn't it?
Anyone that says they want PvP but does not want an arena or something to fight in isn't interested in competitive fair fights. They are just interested in preying on easy targets, either to RP a pirate or just blow up easy player targets to get their lulz.
A virtual arena in game would be awesome. In the original Macross series, one of the best scenes is when Max and Milia go at it in the arcade and the entire arcade stops to watch. We as players enjoy watching YouTube videos of other players' exploits in ED. How fun would it be to watch two top notch CMDRs go at it in identical Eagles or other ship in a virtual arena so it is 100% on pilot skill? That would be epic to watch, and fun to participate in. Tho I'd probably lose every match I was in![]()