"Oblivion Remastered Retains Iconic Line Flub"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered reimagines one of Bethesda's most iconic games with stunning new visuals, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and more. Yet, the team at Virtuos has kept one of the original game's most memorable quirks intact: the legendary voice line from Master Speechcraft trainer Tandilwe.

Veteran fans of The Elder Scrolls series will fondly remember Tandilwe, a High Elf found in the Temple of the One in the Imperial City. When Oblivion first launched on PC and Xbox 360 over 19 years ago, it became evident that Tandilwe herself could benefit from some speech training. Her infamous voice line, believed to be a mistakenly included recording of actress Linda Kenyon attempting the line again, has become a cherished blooper among the community.

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 refreshed world of Cyrodiil yesterday, many were eager to see how true to the original this ground-up remaster would be. While numerous environments, character models, and items have been beautifully updated, fans have been delighted to find that several of the original game's endearing flaws remain. Tandilwe's hilarious blooper, complete with its missing subtitles, has returned to the delight of many.

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 addressed the infamous Oblivion blooper that became internet-famous, humorously claiming, "It wasn't my fault!"

While thousands of players diving into Oblivion Remastered are debating whether this Bethesda re-release leans more towards a remake or a remaster, others are thrilled to see so much of the original's charm and quirks preserved. Bethesda and Virtuos were committed to maintaining these elements, and the response from both new and veteran players has been overwhelmingly positive.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered surprised fans with its launch yesterday on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. For more insights, explore how the modding community rallied to release dozens of mods shortly after the remaster's announcement. Additionally, click here to learn why one of the original designers believes the remaster feels like "Oblivion 2.0."