We're hoping for Narai to return it in a patch or two if the fix works out as intended. Cherry blossom is a different issue since it has not yet been redesigned since the change to CVs. We have no intention to degrade the player experience for our Co-op/Operations players, thus why we're taking the time to take down the content and fix it so it can be enjoyed how it is intended to be.
Fem,
Its more the automisation of when things occur which is the issue.
Absolutely no idea on where Pan-Asia would fall on this to be honest.
No, it wasn't forgotten, we are well aware of the PvE community's desire to have this operation brought back. Right now it comes down to resources. As mentioned above, Cherry Blossom does have issues with the planes and how they are configured for the operation, something that hasn't been redesigned for the rework - its not a case of AA.
Currently due to the limited popularity of PvE content, resources have been scaled in relation to this. As such, we don't have much to work on this content, it is being worked on, just slower than what you'd all like - just the way it is unfortunately. So the return you'll probably give me; "Why are you fixing Narai now then?". We believe the fix for this mode "should" be pretty straight forward as as such we can provide a small QoL improvement to our PvE players, while we continue to chip away at longer term projects.
Fem,
Unfortunately I cannot reveal the statistics specifically at this time, but yes, even with the seasonal bump from events, co-op still only provides for a small slice of the player base.
As in when bots move, where they move, and what triggers what :P
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