Fallout Fans Hunt "Spookmane" Ghost in Oblivion Remaster

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered delivers its fair share of supernatural encounters — skeletons, specters, and shambling zombies — yet players are baffled by reports of an undocumented 'ghost horse' absent from both the 2006 original and this 2025 refresh.

The mystery began when Reddit user TaricIsNotASupport shared sightings of an ethereal steed seemingly awaiting discovery.

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

"While experimenting with spellcrafting in Frostcrag Spire — my favorite pastime — I noticed something bizarre in the distance after leaving the controversial Cosy Chaos Spire," TaricIsNotASupport recounted.

"Naturally, I sprinted toward it like a madman. To my shock, there stood this nameless ghostly horse."

"After thousands of hours in the original and hundreds already logged in the Remaster, this is completely new to me."

The post sparked a digital ghost hunt, with investigators scouring the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages for any trace of spectral mounts — turning up empty-handed.

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

Playing on PlayStation 5 (eliminating mod possibilities), TaricIsNotASupport demonstrated riding capabilities in a follow-up clip. Despite its ghostly appearance, the mount functions normally — stableable and capable of fast travel. "By all accounts, it's now my permanent steed!" they exclaimed.

Theories abound regarding Spookmane's origin (as the community has affectionately dubbed it). Some suggest a spellcasting glitch — Bethesda titles being notoriously buggy — while others speculate about intentional developer secrets.

"This defies all documentation," noted ClaymoreBeatz. "With only Shadowmere and unicorns listed as unique horses, this appears to be either a Remaster glitch or hidden content."

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

The discovery has ignited the community's imagination, with players scrambling to replicate the phenomenon. Whether bug, Easter egg, or happy accident, Spookmane has galloped into players' hearts.

"This magnificent apparition might be my favorite companion yet," TaricIsNotASupport declared. "Spookmane, you're perfection incarnate."

Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered delivers comprehensive enhancements — upgraded visuals (4K/60fps), refined leveling systems, improved animations, expanded dialogue, and quality-of-life improvements that some argue constitute remake-level changes.

As players explore the revamped Cyrodiil, veterans warn newcomers about Kvatch's scaling challenges, while others detail boundary-breaking exploits into unrendered provinces — including The Elder Scrolls VI's rumored Hammerfell setting.

For those embarking on this refreshed adventure, our guides cover every aspect — from the Interactive Map to complete Main Questline and Guild Quest walkthroughs, plus essential Character Building strategies and comprehensive PC Cheat Code listings.