The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings a fresh take on one of Bethesda's landmark titles, enhancing visuals, gameplay mechanics, and more, yet the team at Virtuos made sure to preserve one of the original's most beloved quirks.
Veteran fans of the Elder Scrolls series are well-acquainted with Master Speechcraft trainer Tandilwe, a High Elf located in the Temple of the One in the Imperial City. When Oblivion first hit the shelves for PC and Xbox 360 over 19 years ago, Tandilwe's need for speech training was humorously evident. One of her voice lines famously included what appears to be an accidental recording of actress Linda Kenyon attempting to perfect her delivery.
Begging Bethesda to keep this voice acting flub in Oblivion Remastered pic.twitter.com/rzGymRMchw
— TheNCSmaster (@TheNCSmaster) April 21, 2025
As players delved into the revamped world of Cyrodiil yesterday, many were eager to discover how closely the remaster adhered to the original. While numerous environments, character models, and items have been beautifully updated, fans were delighted to find that many of the original's cherished imperfections, like Tandilwe’s iconic blooper, have been faithfully retained. The voice line remains just as it was nearly two decades ago, complete with its 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, upon learning about the infamous Oblivion blooper, humorously defended herself, saying, "It wasn't my fault!"
While thousands of players dive into Oblivion Remastered and debate whether it's more of a remake than a remaster, many are simply thrilled to see so much of the original game's charm and quirks preserved. Both Bethesda and Virtuos were committed to maintaining these elements, and the response from both new and returning players has been overwhelmingly positive.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was surprise-launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S yesterday. To explore further, discover how the modding community rallied to release dozens of mods just hours after the remaster's announcement. Additionally, click here to read insights from an original designer who believes the remaster feels like “Oblivion 2.0.”
Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Oblivion Remastered, featuring an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.
