The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered features its fair share of eerie elements—skeletons, specters, and even the undead—but players are baffled by reports of an unrecorded 'ghost horse' appearing in neither the original 2006 release nor the 2025 remaster.

This mystery began with a Reddit post by user TaricIsNotASupport, who spotted what appeared to be a spectral steed simply waiting to be discovered.

Uhhhh, guys, is this new? byu/TaricIsNotASupport inoblivion

"While experimenting with spellcrafting in Frostcrag Spire—one of my favorite pastimes—I noticed something utterly bizarre in the distance after leaving the controversial Cosy Chaos Spire," TaricIsNotASupport recounted. "Naturally, I sprinted toward it like a madman, only to find this unnamed phantom horse."

Having logged thousands of hours in the original and over a hundred in the Remaster, the poster expressed complete surprise at the discovery, prompting community investigation. The resulting ghost hunt had players scouring the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages for any mention of spectral mounts, turning up nothing.

To the people asking if I can ride or interact with the spooky horse, yes! 1/2 byu/TaricIsNotASupport inoblivion

The PlayStation 5 platform rules out mod involvement, and footage shows the horse functioning normally—traveling, stabling, and responding to commands—despite its translucent appearance, earning it the temporary name 'Spookmane' from its delighted discoverer.

Speculation ranges from graphical glitches (perhaps spell-related) to deliberate developer secrets by Bethesda and Virtuos, though precedent suggests the former. Community members note only two unique horses exist per official records—Shadowmere and unicorns—making this either an undocumented feature or remarkable bug.

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

Whether programmed secret, happy accident, or system error, Spookmane has undoubtedly captured the community's imagination. "This might be my favorite new companion," declared TaricIsNotASupport. "Spookmane, you're magnificent."

The remaster boasts extensive visual and mechanical upgrades under Virtuos' development, including 4K/60fps performance, revamped systems, and improved animations—changes so comprehensive some argue it qualifies as a remake. Bethesda maintains it's strictly a remaster.

New players should note community warnings about tackling Kvatch early, lest level scaling create undue difficulty. Adventurous explorers have reportedly breached Cyrodiil's borders to glimpse future ESVI regions like Hammerfell.

For comprehensive guidance, consult our Remastered Edition hub featuring interactive maps, quest walkthroughs, character builds, beginner tips, cheats, and complete breakdowns of all new content.