The game offers non-binary pronoun options for the player captain during character creation, alongside male and female choices, and some NPCs use they/them pronouns casually, such as the Incautious Driver. There is also a storyline involving the Fortunate Navigator, depicted as a transgender man, and the game's Fallen London universe includes queer representation in romances and characters, consistent with the series' long-standing lore rather than new insertions. These elements are handled organically within the gothic horror, eldritch exploration framework and do not form central conflicts, subplots, or lectures on identity politics.

No evidence of DEI consultancy firms like Sweet Baby Inc., forced diversity clashing with the setting, race/gender-swapping of established characters, or developer statements emphasizing activism. Reception focuses on gameplay pacing, controls, and storytelling praises, with high critic scores (85 on OpenCritic) and mixed user scores due to mechanics, not ideological backlash. A few isolated Steam complaints reference 'gender politics quota,' but no widespread controversy, review bombing, or critic-audience gaps tied to wokeness. The game's traditional entertainment focus on betrayal, horror, and exquisite narrative shines unencumbered by prominent social justice messaging.