Far Cry New Dawn places significant emphasis on its twin female antagonists, with their identity as women of color frequently highlighted. Some players feel the game spotlights these traits over deeper character development, and the main villain duo sometimes come across as overly competent and untouchable until late-game events, possibly at the expense of narrative tension.

The game tends to subvert traditional gender roles, presenting the female villains as almost hyper-masculine in their aggression while traditional masculine figures are sidelined or diminished. Family and community themes exist, but are often portrayed through a 'progressive' lens, leaving little room for more traditional foundations.

While not as overt as some titles, Far Cry New Dawn often positions traditional perspectives or authority as misguided, with dissenters or non-conforming types rarely given serious treatment. Most characters reflect contemporary moral outlooks without much internal debate or complexity.