This identity-based oppression allegory draws explicit parallels to real-world racism and apartheid through in-game posters reading "Augmented Lives Matter" that reference Black Lives Matter, along with faction conflicts involving ARC's Augmented Rights Coalition. The theme drives major plot points and player choices in Prague and beyond, making systemic barriers tied to an identity group a primary emotional and narrative driver alongside the Illuminati conspiracy. Developer intent reinforces the messaging, with executive narrative director Mary DeMarle confirming the goal to "hold a mirror up to the world" and address segregation and discrimination patterns in interviews.

This extends to story, marketing, and world-building elements that mirror real-world prejudice. Incidental LGBTQ representation appears through details like Jim Miller's orientation revealed via personal photos, but it remains non-focal without queer romance or player customization options, contributing minimally to the overall score compared to the central premise.