"Oblivion Remastered: Community Hunts Ghostly 'Spookmane' Horse Origin"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has stirred the community with a mysterious addition: a spectral horse that has never been documented in either the original 2006 release or the 2025 remaster. The discovery was first shared by a Reddit user, TaricIsNotASupport, who stumbled upon this ghostly apparition while exploring the game.

Uhhhh, guys, is this new?
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TaricIsNotASupport recounted their experience, saying, "So I was crafting stupid spells in Frostcrag Spire, as it's possibly my favourite way to have fun in this game, however this time when I left the Cosy Chaos Spire that has divided this community so very much I noticed something suuuuuuper strange in the distance. I did as any of us of the right mind would do and B-lined it over there like a maniac. To my amazement was this spectral horse with no name."

Despite having logged thousands of hours in the original Oblivion and over a hundred in the remaster, this was the first time TaricIsNotASupport had encountered this spectral entity. They reached out to the community for insights, sparking a widespread search on the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages website, yet no mention of a spectral mount was found.

To the people asking if I can ride or interact with the spooky horse, yes! 1/2
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Addressing queries about interaction, TaricIsNotASupport confirmed the ability to ride and interact with the ghost horse, even sharing a clip of their character riding it. The horse, despite its ethereal appearance, functions like any other in the game, capable of fast travel and stabling.

Speculation abounds about the origins of this ghostly steed. Some suggest it might be a glitch, perhaps triggered by a spell gone awry—a theory supported by the game's history of bugs, including a recent camera-breaking issue. ClaymoreBeatz commented, "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 your [sic] lying about not being on PC, this is probably some sort of glitch that the new Remastered has or 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 is glitched."

I was asked if Spookmane* can be buffed and if it stays spectral; the answer is yes!
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Another theory posits that developers Bethesda and Virtuos might have added the ghost horse as a hidden Easter egg for players to discover. While less likely, it's an exciting possibility that raises questions about other potential secrets within the remaster.

The community's interest in replicating the ghostly steed has been piqued, though no specific method has been identified yet. TaricIsNotASupport affectionately named the horse 'Spookmane' and plans to continue their adventures with this new companion. "This creature might be my favourite new friend I've made," they shared. "Spookmane, you're glorious and I love you."

Oblivion Remastered, developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, boasts numerous enhancements, running at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. Beyond graphical upgrades, the game features improved leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus, alongside new dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology. Some fans argue that these changes make it more of a remake than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified their decision to label it as a remaster.

As players dive into the remastered world, advice circulates on tackling Kvatch early to avoid the challenges of level scaling. Additionally, adventurous players have explored beyond Cyrodiil, venturing into Valenwood, Skyrim, and even Hammerfell, the speculated setting for The Elder Scrolls VI.

For those embarking on their journey through Oblivion Remastered, IGN offers a comprehensive guide covering everything from an Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and a list of PC Cheat Codes.