The core premise and emotional driver are traditional storytelling elements with no identity politics, systemic critiques, or non-traditional relationships. Side characters include a diverse supporting cast (e.g., mechanic Sam and others encountered on the journey), reflecting the developers' stated 2022 intent to feature varied ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds rather than a typical young white male lead.

This diversity appears organic and incidental to the modern American road-trip setting, not forced or central to any subplot. No character customization, pronoun options, gender-swapped figures, or LGBTQ+ focal elements exist. Annapurna Interactive's involvement shows no specific DEI consultancy ties for this title, and player/Steam reception highlights the emotional story without controversy.