"Oblivion Remastered's 'Spookmane' Ghost Hunt Captivates Community"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is teeming with eerie elements — from skeletons to spirits and zombies — yet no one recalls encountering a 'ghost horse' in either the original 2006 game or the 2025 remaster. This mysterious discovery was first shared by a Reddit user, TaricIsNotASupport, who posted an intriguing find.

Uhhhh, guys, is this new?
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }"So I was crafting silly spells in Frostcrag Spire, which is my favorite way to enjoy this game. But when I stepped out of the Cosy Chaos Spire — a feature that has stirred quite the debate in our community — I spotted something incredibly strange in the distance," TaricIsNotASupport recounted.

"Like any sane person, I dashed over to check it out. To my astonishment, I found a spectral horse without a name. I've logged thousands of hours in the original Oblivion and already spent over a hundred hours in the Remaster, but this is the first time I've seen this horse. I'm unsure if it's a new addition or something I've simply overlooked until now."

TaricIsNotASupport then rallied the community to solve the mystery, igniting a virtual ghost hunt. Players scoured the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages website for any mention of a spectral mount in the original Oblivion, but to no avail.

To the people asking if I can ride or interact with the spooky horse, yes! 1/2
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Could this be a mod? TaricIsNotASupport clarified that they're playing on a PlayStation 5, where mods are not available. They also shared a video of their character riding the ghostly horse. Despite its ethereal nature, the horse behaves like any other in Oblivion. "He fast travels and even gets stabled!" TaricIsNotASupport exclaimed. "By all accounts, it's now my steed!"

Some speculate this ghost horse might be the result of a glitch, possibly triggered by a spell gone awry. Bethesda games are notorious for bugs (with one even causing camera issues the longer you play), and this ghost horse could be another quirky addition.

"Very weird, the wiki says there's only two unique horses, Shadowmere and unicorns," commented ClaymoreBeatz. "And there are no horse mods that I can see that do this, so I highly doubt you're lying about not being on PC. This is probably some sort of glitch in the new Remastered version or a glitched magical effect. Armored horses' names change to 'Armored horse,' so maybe it's an Armored horse that got hit by a spell, and now its name and spell effect are glitched."

I was asked if Spookmane* can be buffed and if it stays spectral; the answer is yes!
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Others wonder if Bethesda and Virtuos, the developers, might have sneakily added this ghost horse as a hidden surprise in Oblivion Remastered. While less likely, it's an exciting possibility that hints at other secrets waiting to be uncovered in the remaster.

Many players are eager to replicate the phenomenon and claim their own ghost horse. However, no specific method used by TaricIsNotASupport to spawn the horse has been identified yet.

In the absence of an official name, TaricIsNotASupport has affectionately dubbed their ghostly companion 'Spookmane.' They've vowed to continue their adventures with Spookmane by their side. Whether it's a one-time glitch, a secret feature, or a bug, Spookmane has certainly captured the imagination — and perhaps the hearts — of the Oblivion community.

"This creature might be my favorite new friend I've made," TaricIsNotASupport said. "Spookmane, you're glorious and I love you."

Now that the game is available, players of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered are advising newcomers to tackle Kvatch early on, before the level scaling turns it into a daunting challenge. Additionally, there's a report of a player who managed to break out of Cyrodiil to explore Valenwood, Skyrim, and even Hammerfell, the speculated setting for The Elder Scrolls VI.

Be sure to explore our comprehensive guide to everything in Oblivion Remastered, featuring an expansive Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and a list of every PC Cheat Code, among other resources.