The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings a fresh take on one of Bethesda's seminal titles, enhancing visuals, gameplay mechanics, and more, while still preserving the charm of the original. Notably, the team at Virtuos chose to retain one of the most iconic lines from the original game, much to the delight of fans.

Veteran players of The Elder Scrolls series will fondly remember Master Speechcraft trainer Tandilwe, a High Elf located in the Temple of the One within the Imperial City. When Oblivion first hit PC and Xbox 360 over 19 years ago, Tandilwe's voice acting became a point of interest. Her line, famously delivered by actress Linda Kenyon, included a blooper that has since become a beloved part of gaming lore.

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 revitalized world of Cyrodiil, many were eager to see how faithful the remaster would be to the original. While the game boasts updated environments, character models, and items, it's the retention of such quirks as Tandilwe’s blooper that has thrilled fans. The line remains unchanged from the 2006 version, complete with its original lack 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 channel Jake 'The Voice' Parr, Linda Kenyon humorously defended herself about the infamous blooper, stating: "It wasn't my fault!"

As thousands of players dive into Oblivion Remastered, discussions swirl around whether this re-release leans more towards a remake or a remaster. Yet, there's a shared appreciation for the preservation of the original's quirks and jank. Bethesda and Virtuos made a conscious effort to maintain these elements, a decision that appears to resonate well with both new and returning players.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was surprise-launched yesterday for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S. For more insights, explore how the modding community rallied to release numerous mods shortly after the remaster's announcement. Additionally, you can delve into why one of the original designers considers this remaster as "Oblivion 2.0" by clicking here.