The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is brimming with eerie elements—skeletons, spirits, and zombies abound—but one mysterious entity, a 'ghost horse,' has left players puzzled as it appears in neither the original 2006 release nor the 2025 remaster.
The intrigue began with a Reddit post by user TaricIsNotASupport, who shared an encounter with what seemed to be a spectral horse waiting to be discovered.
Uhhhh, guys, is this new?
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TaricIsNotASupport recounted their experience: "So I was crafting silly spells in Frostcrag Spire, as it's possibly my favorite way to have fun in this game. However, when I left the Cosy Chaos Spire, which has divided this community so much, I noticed something suuuuuuper strange in the distance. I did as any sane person would and B-lined it over there like a maniac. To my amazement, there was this spectral horse with no name."
Despite having logged thousands of hours in the original Oblivion and over a hundred hours in the Remaster, TaricIsNotASupport had never encountered this spectral steed before. They reached out to the community for insights, sparking a digital ghost hunt, with players scouring the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages for any mention of a spectral mount in the original game, to no avail.
To the people asking if I can ride or interact with the spooky horse, yes! 1/2
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When questioned about the possibility of it being a mod, TaricIsNotASupport clarified they were playing on a PlayStation 5, where mods are not available. They also shared a video clip of their character riding the ghost horse, which, despite its ethereal appearance, functioned just like any other horse in Oblivion. "He fast travels and even gets stabled!" TaricIsNotASupport exclaimed. "By all accounts, it's now my steed!"
Speculation abounds, with some suggesting this could be a glitch, perhaps triggered by a spell gone awry. Bethesda games are notorious for their bugs, and this ghost horse might be another addition to the list. User ClaymoreBeatz noted, "Very weird, the wiki says there's only 2 unique horses, Shadowmere and unicorns. And there's 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' I think, 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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Others wonder if developers Bethesda and Virtuos might have sneakily added this ghost horse as a hidden feature for players to discover in Oblivion Remastered. While this seems unlikely, the idea adds an exciting layer of mystery to the game. If true, it raises the question of what other secrets might be hidden within the remaster.
Many players are eager to learn how to replicate this spectral steed for themselves. However, TaricIsNotASupport has not identified any specific method used to spawn the horse, leaving the community to continue their search.
In the absence of an official in-game name, TaricIsNotASupport has affectionately dubbed their new companion 'Spookmane.' They have vowed to continue their adventures with Spookmane by their side, whether it's a one-off occurrence, a secret, or a bug. Spookmane has undoubtedly captured the imagination—and perhaps a few hearts—of the Oblivion community and its fans.
"This creature might be my favorite new friend I've made," TaricIsNotASupport said. "Spookmane, you're glorious and I love you."
Oblivion Remastered, crafted by remake specialists Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, boasts a plethora of visual and feature enhancements. Running at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, the game offers more than just graphical upgrades. Enhancements span the leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have also been integrated, with fans suggesting that the remaster could be considered a full-fledged remake. Bethesda, however, has clarified their decision to opt for a remaster.
With the game now released, players are advising newcomers to tackle Kvatch early on to avoid the level scaling turning it into a formidable challenge. Additionally, reports have surfaced of a player managing to venture beyond Cyrodiil into Valenwood, Skyrim, and even Hammerfell, the speculated setting for The Elder Scrolls VI.
For those diving into the remaster, our comprehensive guide covers everything from an expansive Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, essential Things to Do First, and a full list of PC Cheat Codes, ensuring you get the most out of your Oblivion Remastered experience.
