"Oblivion Remastered's 'Spookmane' Ghost Hunt Triggered by Spectral Horse Discovery"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is filled with eerie elements like skeletons, spirits, and zombies, yet a mysterious 'ghost horse' has caught players off guard, as it appears in neither the original 2006 game nor the 2025 remaster. The intrigue began with a Reddit post from user TaricIsNotASupport, who stumbled upon what seems to be a spectral horse waiting to be discovered.

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. However, upon leaving the Cosy Chaos Spire—a feature that has sparked much debate within the community—I spotted something extremely odd in the distance,” TaricIsNotASupport explained.

“Acting as any sane person would, I dashed over to investigate. To my astonishment, I found a spectral horse without a name.

“Having logged thousands of hours in the original Oblivion and over a hundred in the Remaster, this is the first time I've encountered this horse.

“I’m unsure if it's a new addition or something I've simply overlooked in the past.”

TaricIsNotASupport then rallied the community to help unravel the mystery, igniting a digital ghost hunt. Players scoured the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages website for any mention of a spectral mount in the original Oblivion, 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 a mod? TaricIsNotASupport clarified they were playing on a 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. “It fast travels and even gets stabled!” TaricIsNotASupport exclaimed. “It's officially my steed!”

Some speculate that the ghost horse might be a glitch, possibly triggered by a misfired spell. Bethesda games are notorious for their bugs, and this ghost horse could be another example. “Very weird, the wiki mentions only two unique horses, Shadowmere and unicorns,” commented ClaymoreBeatz. “There are no horse mods that do this, so I doubt you're lying about not being on PC. This might be a glitch unique to the Remastered version or a glitched magical effect. Armored horses' names change to 'Armored horse,' so perhaps it's an Armored horse affected by a spell, resulting in a glitched name and appearance.”

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 hidden this ghost horse as a spooky Easter egg in Oblivion Remastered. While less likely, it's an exciting possibility that hints at other potential secrets within the remaster.

Many players are eager to replicate the phenomenon and claim a ghost horse of their own. 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 hidden secret, or a bug, Spookmane has certainly captured the imagination and affection 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.”

With the game now released, players are advising newcomers to tackle Kvatch early on to avoid the level scaling making it overly challenging. Additionally, there's a report of a player who managed to venture beyond Cyrodiil into Valenwood, Skyrim, and even Hammerfell, the speculated setting for The Elder Scrolls VI.

For a deep dive into Oblivion Remastered, check out our comprehensive guide, which includes an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, every PC Cheat Code, and much more.