"Oblivion Remastered Keeps Iconic Line Flub"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered reimagines one of Bethesda's most iconic titles, enhancing it with new visuals, gameplay mechanics, and more. Yet, the team at Virtuos has thoughtfully preserved one of the original's most memorable quirks: the iconic voice line from Master Speechcraft trainer Tandilwe.

Long-time fans of The Elder Scrolls series will fondly recall Tandilwe, the High Elf found in the Temple of the One in the Imperial City. When Oblivion first launched for PC and Xbox 360 over 19 years ago, it was evident that Tandilwe's voice acting needed some refinement. Her now-famous line is a recording where actress Linda Kenyon appears to be taking another attempt at delivering her dialogue, a blooper that has since become legendary among fans.

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

— TheNCSmaster (@TheNCSmaster) April 21, 2025

As players ventured into the revitalized world of Cyrodiil upon the remaster's release, many were eager to see how faithful the ground-up remaster would be. While the game boasts revamped environments, character models, and items, fans have been delighted to find that many of the original's charming imperfections have been preserved. Tandilwe's hilarious blooper, complete with its lack of 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 YouTube channel Jake 'The Voice' Parr, Linda Kenyon addressed the infamous blooper, humorously stating, "It wasn't my fault!"

As thousands of players dive into Oblivion Remastered, debates swirl about whether the Bethesda re-release is more of a remake than a remaster. However, many are thrilled to see so much of the original's beloved "jank" preserved. This was a deliberate choice by Bethesda and Virtuos, and it seems to be resonating well with both new and veteran players alike.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered surprise launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S yesterday. For more, explore how the modding community rallied to release dozens of mods just hours after the remaster was announced. You can also click here to learn why one of the original designers views the remaster as akin to "Oblivion 2.0."

We've crafted an extensive guide to everything you'll discover in Oblivion Remastered, featuring an expansive Interactive Map, thorough Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, tips on Building the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.