Fans Hunt 'Spookmane' Ghost Horse in Oblivion Remaster

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered features its share of eerie elements—skeletons, spirits, and zombies—but players are puzzled by an unexpected spectral steed that wasn't present in the original 2006 game or this 2025 remaster.

An Unexplained Discovery

The mystery began when Reddit user TaricIsNotASupport shared an image of what appears to be a ghostly horse lurking in the game.

Uhhhh, guys, is this new?
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TaricIsNotASupport recounted their experience: "While experimenting with spellcrafting in Frostcrag Spire—my favorite pastime in the game—I stumbled upon something bizarre after leaving the Spire. In the distance stood a nameless spectral horse. Despite logging thousands of hours in the original and over a hundred in the Remaster, I've never encountered this before."

The player sought help from the community to uncover the truth, triggering an online investigation. So far, no records of such a mount exist in the original game's documentation.

Can You Ride It?

To those asking if the ghost horse is rideable—yes!
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Debates swirled over whether this was a mod, but TaricIsNotASupport confirmed playing on PlayStation 5, where mods are inaccessible. A video clip showed the player riding the phantom steed. Remarkably, it behaves like a regular horse—teleporting during fast travel and even stabling. "It's officially my mount now!" they exclaimed.

Some speculate it's a glitch-induced anomaly, given Bethesda's reputation for quirky bugs. "The wiki lists only two unique horses: Shadowmere and unicorns. This might be a magical effect gone haywire," suggested ClaymoreBeatz.

An Intentional Secret or a Bug?

Could Bethesda and Virtuos have secretly added this as an Easter egg? While unlikely, the idea sparks curiosity—what other hidden surprises might lurk in the Remaster? Players are eager to replicate the phenomenon, but no clear method has surfaced yet.

For now, the ghost horse has been affectionately dubbed "Spookmane." Whether a glitch, secret, or happy accident, it has undeniably charmed the Oblivion community.

Spookmane can be buffed and retains its spectral form.
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"This might be my favorite discovery yet," TaricIsNotASupport mused. "Spookmane, you're magnificent."

Oblivion Remastered: A Fresh Experience

Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, the Remaster delivers 4K/60fps gameplay alongside revamped mechanics—leveling, character creation, combat, and UI have all seen improvements. New dialogue, an enhanced third-person camera, and advanced lip-sync technology further elevate the experience. Some fans argue it leans closer to a remake than a remaster.

New players are advised to tackle Kvatch early before level scaling turns it grueling. Explorers have even breached Cyrodiil’s borders, visiting regions like Valenwood and Hammerfell—rumored to be the setting of The Elder Scrolls VI.

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