The story includes incidental themes of Nikke oppression and exploitation by humans, as they are treated as disposable tools with human brains sourced from women and children, but this is organically tied to the sci-fi premise of cyborg soldiers rather than modern activist framing or systemic identity politics lectures. There are no race/gender-swaps of established characters, no prominent LGBTQ+ representation or identity exploration as focal points, no normalization of pronouns or gender fluidity, and no creator-stated DEI intent or involvement from consultancy firms like Sweet Baby Inc. Developer Shift Up, known for sexy designs in Stellar Blade, emphasizes heterosexual appeal with butt-cam gameplay and events promoting traditional family values while denying same-sex love.

Controversies center on censorship reducing sexualization due to Chinese publisher influence, not adding progressive elements. Community sentiment rejects 'woke' labels, affirming the game as anti-feminist and for straight male audiences, with massive commercial success unmarred by ideological backlash. The minor oppression subplot does not drive the core narrative of reclaiming Earth or character appeal, remaining traditional entertainment without social justice activism.