PHP theme support will continue but by default it will be released with twig theme. It may take some time to get used to this change. Especially for developers(like me ) who do not have knowledge about twig engine. Your can easily online php to twig using this tool. May be a mistake because it is a beta version.
PHP to Twig Converter
You can try following code immediately to see differences.
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<?php if ($hi == 'Hello Earthling') {
echo 'Hello Alien';
} ?>