"Oblivion Remastered Retains Iconic Line Flub"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered breathes new life into one of Bethesda's landmark titles with stunning visuals, refined gameplay mechanics, and more. Yet, amidst these enhancements, the team at Virtuos has lovingly preserved one of the original game's most cherished quirks.

Veteran Elder Scrolls fans will fondly remember Master Speechcraft trainer Tandilwe, the High Elf residing in the Temple of the One within the Imperial City. When Oblivion debuted on PC and Xbox 360 nearly two decades ago, it became apparent that Tandilwe might have benefited from her own speech training. Her voice lines include a now-famous blooper where actress Linda Kenyon can be heard re-recording a line, a mistake that has become a beloved part of the game's lore.

Begging Bethesda to keep this voice acting flub in Oblivion Remastered pic.twitter.com/rzGymRMchw

— TheNCSmaster (@TheNCSmaster) April 21, 2025

As players embarked on their journeys through a revitalized Cyrodiil yesterday, many were eager to discover how faithful the ground-up remaster remained. While the game boasts revamped environments, character models, and items, fans have been thrilled to find that certain charming imperfections from the 2006 original have been preserved. Tandilwe’s iconic blooper, still without subtitles, has delighted returning players, reinforcing the remaster's dedication to the original's spirit.

THEY KEPT THE BLOOPER IN OBLIVION REMASTERED YESSSS#OblivionRemastered pic.twitter.com/SiwfbnF5cK

— samwise (@kojimahead) April 23, 2025

In a 2019 interview with Jake 'The Voice' Parr on YouTube, Linda Kenyon humorously defended herself, stating, "It wasn't my fault!" about the blooper's inclusion in the game.

As thousands of players dive into Oblivion Remastered, debates swirl around whether the Bethesda re-release leans more towards a remake or a remaster. However, many are simply pleased to see the original's quirky elements largely untouched, a decision Bethesda and Virtuos were committed to upholding, much to the delight of both new and returning players.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered surprised fans with its launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S yesterday. For more, explore how the modding community rallied to release numerous mods shortly after the remaster's announcement. You can also delve into why an original designer believes the remaster feels like “Oblivion 2.0.”