The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, with its array of eerie elements like skeletons, spirits, and zombies, has captivated players since its release. Yet, a mysterious 'ghost horse' has emerged, unnoticed in both the original 2006 game and the 2025 remaster, sparking intrigue and curiosity among the gaming community.
The saga began with a Reddit post from user TaricIsNotASupport, who stumbled upon what appeared to be a spectral horse while exploring the game world.
Uhhhh, guys, is this new?
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }"While crafting spells in Frostcrag Spire, my favorite pastime in the game, I noticed something incredibly strange in the distance as I left the Cosy Chaos Spire," TaricIsNotASupport recounted. "Driven by curiosity, I rushed over and discovered this spectral horse, which I've never seen in my thousands of hours with the original Oblivion or the hundred hours I've already logged in the Remaster."
Unsure if this was a new addition or something previously overlooked, TaricIsNotASupport turned to the community for answers, triggering a widespread search through the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages for any mention of a spectral mount. So far, no records have been found.
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; }Addressing queries about the ghost horse, TaricIsNotASupport confirmed they are playing on a PlayStation 5, where mods are not available. They shared a clip of their character riding the ethereal steed, which behaves like any other horse in the game, capable of fast travel and stabling. "By all accounts, it's now my steed!" they exclaimed.
Speculation abounds about the origin of this ghost horse. Some believe it could be a glitch, perhaps triggered by a spell gone awry—a common occurrence in Bethesda games. "Very weird, the wiki says there's only 2 unique horses, Shadowmere and unicorns," commented ClaymoreBeatz. "And there's no horse mods that I can see that do this, so this is probably some sort of glitch that the new Remastered has or a glitched magical effect."
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 speculate that Bethesda and Virtuos might have hidden this ghost horse as a spooky Easter egg within Oblivion Remastered. While this theory seems less likely, it adds an exciting layer of mystery to the game.
Players are eager to replicate this phenomenon and own a ghost horse themselves. However, TaricIsNotASupport has not identified any specific method to spawn it.
In the absence of an official name, TaricIsNotASupport has affectionately dubbed their spectral companion 'Spookmane.' They plan to continue their adventures with Spookmane by their side, whether it's a one-off occurrence, a secret feature, or a bug. "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 Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, boasts numerous enhancements including 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, revamped leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, a third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology further enrich the experience. Fans have praised these updates, with some even suggesting that the game should be classified as a remake rather than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified its approach.As players delve into the remastered world, they've shared tips and discoveries, such as the importance of tackling Kvatch early due to level scaling challenges, and one player's journey beyond Cyrodiil into Valenwood, Skyrim, and Hammerfell—the speculated setting for The Elder Scrolls VI.
For a deeper dive into Oblivion Remastered, be sure to explore our comprehensive guide featuring an Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, advice on Building the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and a list of PC Cheat Codes, among other resources.
