https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13919-Arena-Commander-Build-Update apparently its a go and as long as it uploads to the server then downloads to us with no problems should have DFM in the morning!
I'm about to get off work and I'm going to try to get tonight off so I can play all day. Manual here https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/dpd639fngtcakr/source/Arena-Commander-Pilots-Guide-V0-8.pdf
Feed back on the forums seems positive. Some people say the mouse/keyboard is overpowered. Sort of what I expected after trying to play war thunder with a joystick and getting owned all the time. Glad I waited on getting a new joystick.
Ok... decided to go in a little late for work. Tried both game modes. First impressions. Game is beautiful. Controls feel pretty decent. I lost connection to the server with the free flight mode and had to restart. It did the same thing with the Vanduul swarm mode but allowed me to keep playing. First wave went like pretty well. Just used my missles alot. Didn't last long into second wave as the last ship I took out with missles was too close and I got splash damage. Ejected floated around a bit. Amazing.