However, the roster was deliberately expanded with eight new pros chosen specifically to reflect ethnic and gender diversity, including Leo Baker as the series' first non-binary skater. Developer statements from Vicarious Visions explicitly cite the goal of making the lineup more inclusive to represent modern skateboarding culture, with sources noting attention paid to gender and ethnicity in selections like Lizzie Armanto, Leticia Bufoni, Aori Nishimura, Nyjah Huston, and Tyshawn Jones.

Create-A-Skater relies on face selection for body type/gender without pronoun options or non-traditional identity mechanics. This constitutes noticeable progressive influence on casting and intent that goes beyond organic additions, though it does not alter the core premise or add thematic messaging.