The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered breathes new life into one of Bethesda's most cherished titles, enhancing its visuals, gameplay mechanics, and more. Yet, the team at Virtuos made sure to preserve one of the original game's most memorable moments—a quirky voice line from Master Speechcraft trainer Tandilwe, a High Elf found in the Temple of the One in the Imperial City. When Oblivion first graced PCs and Xbox 360s nearly two decades ago, Tandilwe's voice acting, particularly a blooper from actress Linda Kenyon, became 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 embarked on their journey through a refreshed Cyrodiil yesterday, many eagerly sought to see how closely the ground-up remaster adhered to the original. While numerous aspects like environments, character models, and items received a modern overhaul, the preservation of certain charming imperfections from the 2006 version has been a delightful surprise. Tandilwe’s amusing blooper, complete with its absence of subtitles, remains just as fans remembered it from nearly 20 years ago.
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 humorously defended her infamous recording, claiming, "It wasn't my fault!" As thousands dive back into Oblivion Remastered, debates swirl around whether this Bethesda re-release leans more towards a remake or a remaster. However, the retention of the original's charming quirks has been warmly received by both new and returning players, a testament to Bethesda and Virtuos' commitment to maintaining the game's unique character.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion made a surprise launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S yesterday. To dive deeper, explore how the modding community rallied to release numerous mods shortly after the remaster's announcement. For further insights, click here to understand why one of the original designers views the remaster as akin to “Oblivion 2.0.”
We've compiled an exhaustive guide covering all you need to know about Oblivion Remastered, featuring an expansive Interactive Map, comprehensive Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.
