Bonanza in Owlboy: Who Is the Shopkeeper Character?
Bonanza's role in Owlboy, what this character offers players, and where they are found.
Who is Bonanza in Owlboy?
Bonanza is a soldier in the Advent Guard and one of three members of Advent's Demolition Squad. In spite of her age, she is described as extremely agile and an expert in explosives, and she is partners with fellow squadmate Anne, whom she looks out for.
What is Bonanza's role in the Advent Guard?
Bonanza serves in the Advent Guard and belongs to its Demolition Squad, which counts three members in total. Community wiki entries also describe her as physically strong and as the subordinate of the Squadron Leader, who tells Otus and company to free his subordinates, Anne and Bonanza.
What happens to Bonanza during the Battle of Advent?
During the Battle of Advent, Bonanza's squad was split up and captured, and she was later freed by Otus together with her squadmate Anne. The wider rescue is described as saving an Advent demolition crew that included Anne and Bonanza. Following the battle, Bonanza settled down on one of the floating islands with Anne.
Is Bonanza a shopkeeper?
The game's official store page does not describe Bonanza as a shopkeeper, and no official material assigns her that role. Her documented role is combat and demolition work: she is a soldier in the Advent Guard, an explosives expert, and a member of the Demolition Squad. Any shopkeeping duties sometimes attributed to her are not part of the official description.
Is Bonanza in the launch version of Owlboy?
Yes, her story is tied to the Battle of Advent, which is part of the campaign in the game that launched on November 1, 2016; the game is sold on Steam for $1.99 in the US store. The Anniversary Update released on November 1, 2026 added a Super Dash, an Auto-Aim option and cutscene skipping, but the patch notes do not list any changes to Bonanza. For more on the game and its team, see the official Owlboy site, which lists the D-Pad Studio staff and the game's soundtrack details.
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