The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has captivated players with its eerie elements, including skeletons, spirits, and zombies. However, a new mystery has emerged: a ghostly horse that no one recalls seeing in either the original 2006 game or the 2025 remaster. The intrigue began with a Reddit post by TaricIsNotASupport, who shared a sighting of what appeared 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, my favorite way to enjoy this game. When I left the Cosy Chaos Spire, which has sparked so much debate within our community, I noticed something incredibly strange in the distance,” TaricIsNotASupport explained.
“I did what any sensible person would do and sprinted over there like a maniac. To my astonishment, I found a spectral horse without a name.
“I've played thousands of hours of the original Oblivion and have already invested over a hundred hours into the Remaster, yet this is the first time I've ever seen this horse.
“I'm unsure if it's a new addition or something I've simply missed before.”
TaricIsNotASupport reached out to the community for help in unraveling 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 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; }Could this be the work of 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 ghost horse, which, despite its ethereal appearance, functions just like any other horse in Oblivion. “He fast travels and even gets stabled!” TaricIsNotASupport exclaimed. “By all accounts, it’s now 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, with one current issue causing the camera to break over time, and this ghostly steed could be another quirky addition.
“Very weird, the wiki says there are only two unique horses, Shadowmere and unicorns,” ClaymoreBeatz noted. “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 in the Remastered version or a glitched magical effect. Armored horses' names change to 'Armored Horse,' so perhaps it's an Armored Horse that got hit by a spell, causing its name and spell effect 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 wonder if the developers at Bethesda and Virtuos might have secretly added this ghost horse to the game for players to discover in Oblivion Remastered. While less likely, it's an exciting possibility that raises questions about other hidden secrets within the remaster.
Many players are eager to replicate the ghostly steed for themselves, but TaricIsNotASupport has not identified any specific method used to spawn it.
In the absence of an official name, TaricIsNotASupport has dubbed their Oblivion ghost horse 'Spookmane,' a fitting moniker. They have committed to continuing their adventure with Spookmane by their side. Whether a unique occurrence, a secret feature, or a bug, Spookmane has 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.”
Oblivion Remastered, developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, boasts a host of visual and feature enhancements. It runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, but the changes go beyond mere visuals. From leveling systems to character creation, combat animations to in-game menus, everything has been refined. New dialogue, a true third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have also been added. Fans are thrilled with the improvements, with some arguing that Oblivion Remastered is more akin to a remake. Bethesda has provided insight into their decision to opt for a remaster.Now that the game is released, players of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered advise newcomers to tackle Kvatch early, as the level scaling can make it much more challenging later. Additionally, a player has managed to explore beyond Cyrodiil, venturing into Valenwood, Skyrim, and even Hammerfell, the rumored setting for The Elder Scrolls VI.
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