The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brims with eerie encounters—skeletons, spirits, and zombies—yet players are baffled by a mysterious 'ghost horse' absent from both the original 2006 release and its upcoming 2025 remaster.

It all started when Reddit user TaricIsNotASupport shared curious footage of a phantom steed lurking unnoticed in the game world.

Uhhhh, guys, is this new?
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"While experimenting with spellcraft at Frostcrag Spire—my favorite pastime—I spotted something bizarre upon leaving Frostcrag Spire (that controversial tower we all debate about)," TaricIsNotASupport explained.

"Naturally, I sprinted toward it like mad. To my astonishment, there stood a nameless spectral horse.

"After thousands of hours across both versions, I'd never encountered this before.

"Is this a hidden addition, or did I simply overlook it all these years?"

The post ignited a community-wide investigation, with players scouring the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages for any mention of phantom steeds—so far, nothing conclusive.

To the people asking if I can ride or interact with the spooky horse, yes! 1/2
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Mods were quickly ruled out—TaricIsNotASupport plays on PlayStation 5 without mod support. Subsequent footage showed the spectral mount functioning normally: fast traveling, stable interactions, everything expected from a regular Oblivion horse. "Meet my new permanent companion!" they declared.

The community speculates this might be an unusual glitch—perhaps spell-related—given Bethesda's history with quirky bugs (like the worsening camera issue). "Wiki confirms only two unique horses exist," noted ClaymoreBeatz. "This could be a graphical glitch affecting armored horses hit by spells."

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 secretly added this specter as an Easter egg—an exciting prospect suggesting more hidden surprises. With no known spawn method yet, players eagerly seek replication techniques.

Dubbed 'Spookmane' by its discoverer, this enigmatic steed—whether glitch, secret, or anomaly—has charmed the community. "My new favorite companion," TaricIsNotASupport gushed. "Spookmane, you're magnificent."

Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered delivers enhanced visuals (4K/60fps), refined mechanics (leveling, combat, menus), plus new dialogue and improved facial animation—changes so significant some argue it qualifies as a remake.

Players advise tackling Kvatch early before level scaling intensifies, while others explore beyond Cyrodiil into rumored TES6 regions. Our complete guide covers everything: Interactive Maps, Main Quest and Guild Walkthroughs, Character Building, Essential Early Game Tips, PC Cheats, and more.