"Oblivion Remastered Retains Iconic Line Flub"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered breathes new life into one of Bethesda's landmark titles, enhancing visuals, gameplay mechanics, and more, yet the team at Virtuos has preserved one of the original's most cherished quirks.

Many seasoned fans of The Elder Scrolls series are familiar with Master Speechcraft trainer Tandilwe, a High Elf residing in the Temple of the One in the Imperial City. When Oblivion first hit the shelves for PC and Xbox 360 over 19 years ago, Tandilwe's dialogue stood out for a humorous reason. Her voice line included what fans believed to be an accidental recording of actress Linda Kenyon's second attempt at delivering the line.

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 journey through the revamped world of Cyrodiil yesterday, many were eager to see how true the remaster stayed to the original. While the game boasts updated environments, character models, and items, it's the retention of beloved imperfections from the 2006 version that has captured fans' hearts. Tandilwe’s now-iconic blooper, still without subtitles, is a delightful surprise for returning players.

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

— samwise (@kojimahead) April 23, 2025

In a 2019 interview on YouTube with Jake 'The Voice' Parr, Linda Kenyon addressed the infamous Oblivion blooper that found its way into the game and became an internet sensation. She humorously claimed, "It wasn't my fault!"

While the community debates whether The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered leans more towards a remake or a remaster, many are thrilled to find that much of the original game's charm and quirks have been preserved. Both Bethesda and Virtuos made a concerted effort to maintain these elements, and the response from both new and veteran players has been overwhelmingly positive.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered surprise launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S yesterday. For more, delve into how the modding community rallied to release numerous mods shortly after the remaster's announcement. Additionally, click here to read insights from an original designer on why they believe the remaster feels like “Oblivion 2.0.”