The central romance is heterosexual between Zidane and Garnet, with no gender-agnostic dating systems, pronoun customization, or character creation options. Developer Square Enix had no involvement from modern DEI consultancies like Sweet Baby Inc., and no creator statements emphasize activist intent or representation mandates.

The game maintains a straightforward narrative focus without injecting contemporary social messaging into its core plot of war, crystals, and personal growth. Quina Quen serves primarily as comic relief among the playable party with minimal narrative centrality, while Kuja's androgynous presentation remains incidental rather than a vehicle for thematic emphasis. There are no race or gender swaps of established characters, no explicit social justice themes or lecture moments, and reception shows no meaningful woke-related backlash or critic-audience gaps. This approach keeps the emphasis on entertainment and storytelling rather than ideological priorities.