"Oblivion Remastered Retains Iconic Line Flub"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered breathes new life into Bethesda's iconic game, enhancing visuals, gameplay mechanics, and more, yet Virtuos has preserved one of the original's most memorable lines.

Veteran Elder Scrolls fans will fondly remember Master Speechcraft trainer 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 was evident that Tandilwe needed her own speech training. One of her voice lines, famously believed to be a mistake, captures actress Linda Kenyon attempting the line again.

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

— TheNCSmaster (@TheNCSmaster) April 21, 2025

As players ventured into a revitalized Cyrodiil yesterday, many were eager to see how closely the remaster adhered to the original. While environments, character models, and items have been beautifully revamped, fans are thrilled to discover that many of the quirks that defined the 2006 release remain. Tandilwe’s infamous blooper, which adds a humorous touch, has returned unchanged, including the absence of subtitles.

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

— samwise (@kojimahead) April 23, 2025

In a 2019 interview with YouTube's Jake 'The Voice' Parr, Linda Kenyon learned about the viral fame of her Oblivion blooper and humorously claimed, "It wasn't my fault!"

As thousands of players dive into Oblivion Remastered, debates rage on whether it's more of a remake than a remaster. Yet, many are simply pleased to see so much of the original's charm and quirks preserved. Bethesda and Virtuos made a concerted effort to keep these elements intact, and the response from both new and returning players has been overwhelmingly positive.

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 dozens of mods shortly after the remaster's announcement. Additionally, click here to delve into why an original designer views the remaster as akin to “Oblivion 2.0.”