There hasn't been anything "exciting" released in years. Humor in the post-Oddy world maybe isn't as endearing as you think it is. How about some actual deadlines, roadmaps, and development goals that are adhered to and delivered with a high standard of quality, and treating your customers like they matter?
You’re expecting too much if you want to see all of that from Frontier. They have stayed pretty consistent for over 7 years now. Development on this game has not improved, and has perhaps gotten worse with time. It’s been mentioned a thousand times, but, glassdoor reviews from Fdev employees paint a great picture as to why.
Basically, accept the game for what it is, and don’t expect anything new to be worth the time. If it does end up being good, treat it as a pleasant surprise, rather than something to be expected. If it ends up making the game worse, don’t worry, that is standard practice. Think about why you still play Elite, rather than something else. You’ll be happier with your original purchase that way.
Oh and speaking of purchases, don’t forget to Buy Arx™.