"Oblivion Remastered's 'Spookmane' Ghost Hunt: Community Seeks Origins"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, released in 2025, is filled with eerie elements like skeletons, spirits, and zombies. Yet, a mysterious 'ghost horse' has surfaced, unseen in both the original 2006 game and the remaster. The discovery was first shared on Reddit by user TaricIsNotASupport, who stumbled upon this spectral creature while exploring.

Uhhhh, guys, is this new?
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }“So I was crafting spells in Frostcrag Spire, my favorite pastime in the game. Upon leaving the controversial Cosy Chaos Spire, I noticed something incredibly strange in the distance,” TaricIsNotASupport recounted. “Like any curious player, I rushed over there and was astounded to find a spectral horse without a name.

“I've logged thousands of hours in the original Oblivion and over a hundred in the Remaster, yet this is the first time I've encountered this horse. I'm unsure if it's a new addition or something I've overlooked all this time.”

TaricIsNotASupport then turned to the community for help in unraveling the mystery, triggering a digital ghost hunt. Players scoured the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages 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; }Speculation arose about whether this could be a mod, but TaricIsNotASupport clarified they were playing on a PlayStation 5, where mods are not available. They even shared a video of their character riding the ghost horse, which, despite its ethereal appearance, functioned like any other horse in the game. “He can fast travel and even gets stabled!” TaricIsNotASupport exclaimed. “It's officially my new steed!”

Some theorize 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 could be another intriguing anomaly.

“Very weird, the wiki lists only two unique horses, Shadowmere and unicorns,” commented ClaymoreBeatz. “There are no horse mods that I know of that do this. It's probably a glitch unique to the Remastered version or a magical effect gone haywire. Armored horses usually change their names to 'Armored Horse,' so maybe this one was hit by a spell, causing its name and appearance 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 speculated that Bethesda and Virtuos might have secretly added this ghost horse as a hidden feature in Oblivion Remastered. While less likely, it's an exciting possibility that hints at other hidden secrets waiting to be discovered.

Many players are eager to replicate this ghostly steed for themselves, but no specific method has been identified yet. TaricIsNotASupport has affectionately named their new companion 'Spookmane' and is committed to exploring the game world with it. Whether it's a one-time glitch, a secret addition, or a bug, Spookmane has certainly captivated the Oblivion community.

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

Since its release, players have been sharing tips, such as tackling Kvatch early to avoid the challenges posed by level scaling. There are also reports of adventurers escaping Cyrodiil to explore Valenwood, Skyrim, and even Hammerfell, the speculated setting for The Elder Scrolls VI.

For a deep dive into Oblivion Remastered, don't miss our detailed guide covering everything from an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and every PC Cheat Code available.