There's way too many branches, so what one do you think they would even focus on?

yes please gimme skimpy noseart of takane

Jokes aside, the showed up in AC6, ACAH, and ACI. I think it'd be likely they show up again, but remember, it's been 11 years since their inclusion in ACI.

i can see some collabs come back over the lifespan of the game

Originally posted by Aurum Moon:

There's way too many branches, so which one do you think they would even focus on?

Old games only had the original 765 Production characters, so if they're doing it again, it'll most likely be them.
Sure hope Chihaya won't get that "nose dive when hit" feature this time...

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3818417500
U149 collab already exists if the game can't find enough people for a full room.
Chie/Varisa aren't very good though...

Originally posted by Aurum Moon:

There's way too many branches, so what one do you think they would even focus on?

AS+Gakuen probably.
TIntMe plane when.

It would also be nice if they could offer Im@s cosplay outfits your online avatar.

Originally posted by checkertail:

Ace Combat 7 did not

AC7 did get free IM@S emblems though, to celebrate the release of Starlit Season.

We'll have to wait for a new IM@S game, probably. IM@S EN channel has been covering Starlit Season scenarios again, so maybe an English release? who knows.