"Oblivion Remastered's 'Spookmane' Ghost Hunt Launched by Community"

*The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* is filled with eerie elements like skeletons, spirits, and zombies, yet a mysterious 'ghost horse' has captured the attention of players, absent from both the original 2006 release and the 2025 remaster. The intrigue began with a Reddit post by TaricIsNotASupport, who stumbled upon this spectral creature.

Uhhhh, guys, is this new?
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }"So I was crafting stupid spells in Frostcrag Spire, as it's possibly my favorite way to have fun in this game. However, this time when I left the Cosy Chaos Spire—a feature that has divided the community—I noticed something super strange in the distance," TaricIsNotASupport began.

"I did what any of us with the right mind would do and B-lined it over there like a maniac. To my amazement, there was this spectral horse with no name. I've played thousands of hours of the original Oblivion and have already sunk over a hundred hours into the Remaster, yet this is the first time I've ever seen this horse. I don't know if it's something new that's been added or if I've just missed it before and never knew."

TaricIsNotASupport called on the community to help solve the mystery, sparking a digital ghost hunt. Players scoured the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages website, but found no mention of a spectral mount in the original game.

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 it be a mod? TaricIsNotASupport clarified that they are playing on PlayStation 5, where mods are not available. They also shared a video of their character riding the horse. Despite its ghostly appearance, the horse functions like any other in Oblivion. "He fast travels and even gets stabled!" TaricIsNotASupport exclaimed. "By all accounts, it's now my steed!"

Speculation suggests this ghost horse might be a glitch, possibly triggered by a spell gone awry. Bethesda games are notorious for their bugs, with one causing the camera to break over time, and this ghost horse could be another addition to that list.

"Very weird, the wiki says there are only two unique horses, Shadowmere and unicorns," ClaymoreBeatz commented. "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 that the new Remastered has 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; }Some players wonder if Bethesda and Virtuos, the developers, might have added this ghost horse as a hidden secret in Oblivion Remastered. While less likely, it's an exciting thought that could hint at other undiscovered secrets within the remaster.

Many players are eager to replicate this ghostly steed for themselves. However, TaricIsNotASupport hasn't identified a specific process for spawning the horse, leaving it a mystery for now.

In the absence of an official name, TaricIsNotASupport dubbed their Oblivion ghost horse 'Spookmane,' a fitting moniker. They've committed to continuing their adventure with Spookmane by their side, whether it's a one-off occurrence, a secret, or a bug. Spookmane has undoubtedly captured the hearts and imaginations 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."

*Oblivion Remastered*, developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, boasts numerous visual and feature enhancements. It runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, but more meaningful changes include improved leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, a proper third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have been added, earning praise from fans. Some believe it's more of a remake than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified their approach.

As players dive into the remastered game, they advise newcomers to tackle Kvatch early to avoid the level scaling turning it into a nightmare. There's also a report of a player escaping Cyrodiil to explore Valenwood, Skyrim, and even Hammerfell, the rumored setting for *The Elder Scrolls VI*.

For a comprehensive guide to *Oblivion Remastered*, check out our resources, including an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and a list of every PC Cheat Code.