As a non-gamer, can someone please explain why the character is even mentioned as being trans? What does it add to the game, other than free advertising and dra

As a non-gamer, can someone please explain why the character is even mentioned as being trans? What does it add to the game, other than free advertising and drama? Are other players mentioned as being straight? Bi? Political affiliations? religions, etc... ??? again, I'm not a gamer, I don't know this game so I can't say what benefit it brings to the game/story line.