"Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Features Original Game's Iconic Line Flub"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered breathes new life into Bethesda's classic with enhanced visuals, refined gameplay mechanics, and more. Yet, in a nod to nostalgia, the team at Virtuos chose to retain one of the original game's most iconic and beloved quirks.

Veteran fans of The Elder Scrolls series are no strangers to Master Speechcraft trainer Tandilwe, the High Elf found in the Temple of the One within the Imperial City. When Oblivion first hit the shelves for PC and Xbox 360 nearly two decades ago, Tandilwe's voice acting became a topic of conversation. One particular line, delivered by actress Linda Kenyon, was a blooper that many assumed was accidentally left in the game.

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 discover how true the remaster stayed to its roots. While the game boasts updated environments, character models, and items, fans have been delighted to find that cherished imperfections from the 2006 original remain. Tandilwe's now-famous blooper, still without subtitles, has returned to the delight of the community.

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

— samwise (@kojimahead) April 23, 2025

In a 2019 interview with YouTube channel Jake 'The Voice' Parr, Linda Kenyon learned about the infamous Oblivion blooper and its internet fame, humorously defending herself by saying, "It wasn't my fault!"

Amidst debates over whether the Bethesda re-release leans more toward a remake or a remaster, many players appreciate that much of the original game's charm and quirks remain untouched. This decision by Bethesda and Virtuos to preserve these elements has resonated well with both new and returning players.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered surprised fans with its release yesterday on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S. For more, explore how the modding community rallied to release numerous mods shortly after the remaster's announcement. Additionally, click here to read an original designer's perspective on why they consider the remaster to be akin to "Oblivion 2.0."