Oblivion Remastered Ghost Hunt Thrills Fans

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is filled with eerie elements — skeletons, ghosts, and even the undead — yet players can't recall ever spotting this mysterious 'ghost horse' in either the 2006 original or its 2025 remaster.

The Spectral Steed Mystery Begins

The strange discovery originated from a Reddit post by user TaricIsNotASupport, who shared images of what appears to be a phantom horse lingering in the game.

Uhhhh, guys, is this new?

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"I was crafting ridiculous spells in Frostcrag Spire—one of my favorite pastimes—when I noticed something bizarre in the distance after leaving," TaricIsNotASupport explained.

"Naturally, I sprinted toward it like a madman. To my shock, I found this nameless spectral horse staring back at me."

"After thousands of hours in the original and over a hundred in the Remaster, this is my first encounter. Is it new, or have I just missed it all these years?"

The post ignited a community-wide investigation, with players scouring the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages for any mention of such a mount. So far, nothing—no records of a ghost horse exist.

To those asking if I can ride or interact with the spooky horse, yes! 1/2

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Glitch or Ghostly Addition?

Could this be a mod? TaricIsNotASupport confirmed playing on PlayStation 5, where mods aren't available. A follow-up clip even showed their character riding the horse, which behaves like any other mount—fast traveling, stabling, and functioning normally despite its translucent form.

"By all accounts, it's now my permanent steed!" they exclaimed.

Some speculate it's a bug, possibly from a botched spell. Bethesda games are notorious for odd glitches—one currently breaks the camera over time—so this may just be another bizarre anomaly.

User ClaymoreBeatz weighed in: "The wiki only lists Shadowmere and unicorns as unique horses. Since no mods create this effect on console, it's likely a Remaster-specific glitch—maybe a spell corrupted an armored horse's name and texture."

I was asked if Spookmane* can be buffed and if it stays spectral; the answer is yes!

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Others theorize Bethesda and Virtuos secretly added the horse as an Easter egg. If true, what other hidden surprises lurk in the Remaster? Many are scrambling to replicate the phenomenon, though no method has been identified yet.

Dubbed 'Spookmane' by its discoverer, the ghost horse has become an overnight sensation. Whether a one-time glitch, developer secret, or supernatural anomaly, it has charmed the Oblivion community.

"This might be my new favorite companion," TaricIsNotASupport declared. "Spookmane, you're magnificent, and I adore you."

Oblivion Remastered’s Major Upgrades

Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, the Remaster delivers 4K/60FPS gameplay alongside deeper enhancements. Leveling, character creation, combat, and UI have all been refined. New dialogue, a polished third-person view, and advanced lip-sync technology round out the improvements—some fans argue it borders on a full remake.

Since launch, veterans have warned newcomers to tackle Kvatch early before level scaling turns it brutal. Others have exploited glitches to explore beyond Cyrodiil, glimpsing Valenwood, Skyrim, and even Hammerfell—TES VI’s rumored setting.

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