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

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is packed with eerie elements like skeletons, spirits, and zombies, but one mysterious addition has the community buzzing: a spectral horse that no one recalls from either the original 2006 game or the 2025 remaster.

The saga began with a Reddit post by TaricIsNotASupport, who stumbled upon what appears to be a ghostly equine entity.

Uhhhh, guys, is this new?
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }"So I was crafting some wild spells in Frostcrag Spire, which is probably my favorite pastime in this game. However, when I stepped out of the Cosy Chaos Spire—a feature that has sparked much debate within our community—I spotted something incredibly strange in the distance," TaricIsNotASupport recounted.

"Like any sane person, I dashed over there as fast as I could. To my astonishment, I found this spectral horse, which doesn't seem to have a name.

"I've poured thousands of hours into the original Oblivion and have already logged over a hundred hours in the Remaster, yet this is the first time I've encountered this horse.

"I'm not sure if it's a new addition or something I've missed all along."

TaricIsNotASupport then rallied the community to unravel the mystery, sparking a digital ghost hunt. Players scoured the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages website for any mention of a spectral mount in the original game, but found nothing.

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 the work of a mod? TaricIsNotASupport clarified that they're playing on a PlayStation 5, where mods are not an option. They even shared a video of their character riding the ghost horse. Despite its ethereal appearance, the horse functions just like any other in Oblivion. "It fast travels and even gets stabled!" TaricIsNotASupport exclaimed. "It's officially my steed!"

Some speculate that this ghost horse might be the result of a glitch, possibly triggered by a misfired spell. Bethesda games are notorious for their bugs, and this ghost horse might just be another addition to that list.

"Very weird, the wiki only mentions two unique horses, Shadowmere and unicorns," noted ClaymoreBeatz. "And there are no mods that I can find that do this, so I highly doubt you're lying about not being on PC. This is probably some sort of glitch in the 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, causing its name and spell effect to glitch."

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 entertain the idea that the developers at Bethesda and Virtuos might have tucked this ghost horse into the game as a hidden surprise for players to discover in Oblivion Remastered. While less likely, it's an intriguing possibility that raises the question of what other secrets might be lurking in the remaster.

Many players are eager to figure out how to replicate the spectral steed for themselves. So far, no specific method has been identified by TaricIsNotASupport.

In the absence of an official name, TaricIsNotASupport has dubbed their newfound friend 'Spookmane,' a fitting moniker. They've committed to continuing their journey with Spookmane by their side. Whether this is a one-time occurrence, a secret feature, or a glitch, Spookmane has certainly captured the imagination—and perhaps the affection—of the Oblivion community.

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

Now that the game is available, players are advising newcomers to tackle Kvatch early on, as level scaling can make it challenging later. There's also a report of a player who managed to explore beyond Cyrodiil into Valenwood, Skyrim, and even Hammerfell, the speculated setting for The Elder Scrolls VI.

Be sure to explore our detailed guide to everything in Oblivion Remastered, including an extensive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, all PC Cheat Codes, and more.