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There are no further updates from Fractal so it is what it is. In some ways that’s a blessing in that you don’t get an update every few weeks that messes with your sounds, preset levels, etc. I’d be amazed if Fractal/G66 don’t have a stock of dsp chips so they can repair these units but they are very reliable so you take your chances. I still have an old Axe Ultra that I bought used in 2009 and, apart from replacing the battery, it’s been completely reliable and still sounds pretty good.
For a budget of around £850 you could be looking at a used Helix floor or rack which has the advantage of still being updated by Line 6. Does it sound as good as the Fractal? You’ll get fan boys on both sides but, with the standard of high end modelling these days, there’s probably not much in it. The Helix will be easier to tweak than the Axe but the Axe will allow deeper editing.
However for that money I’d pick up a used FM3, Helix or Kemper. All units that sound just as good and are currently supported.