Yes—some of the original’s most recognizable goofy dialogue remains, including Tandilwe’s famous “Wait a minute, let me do that one again” flub. But the voice track is not wholly untouched: Bethesda says it kept original voices while recording some new dialogue, and the remaster updates how characters’ faces and lips move.
What stayed the same—and what changed?
Bethesda described The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered as a remaster rather than a remake, saying it wanted the original game to remain “there as you remember playing it, but seen through today’s technology.” The studio also said some new voices were recorded while keeping the originals. Bethesda’s launch statement and its extended look describe the balance: preserve the original’s core, add dialogue where needed, and modernize the presentation.
Some new dialogue gives races distinct voices
Bethesda says it recorded new dialogue so races that previously shared voices would sound unique. It also highlighted improved lip-sync and more expressive faces. That means familiar dialogue can look different on screen even when the spoken sequence is retained.
Recognizable lines are still there
In its reveal coverage, GameSpot cited “Stop, you’ve violated the law!”, “Stop, criminal scum!” and “Cheese for everyone!” among the lines heard in the remastered presentation. These are reported examples, not a complete check of every memorable line in the game. GameSpot’s report on the dialogue provides those examples.
Recommended Free Tools
#1 Best Overall
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay.
- Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.
- Rediscover Cyrodiil Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring.
- Navigate Your Own Story. From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.
- An Epic Adventure. Step inside a universe bursting with captivating stories and encounter an unforgettable cast of characters. Master swordcraft and wield powerful magic as you fight to save Tamriel from the Daedric invasion.
Tandilwe’s infamous repeated take is preserved
The clearest example is Tandilwe, the Speechcraft trainer. She begins: “I heard that thieves broke into the Arcane University, the Imperial Legion compound, and the temple, all on the same night.” She then catches herself—“Wait a minute, let me do that one again”—and repeats the first line with different emphasis.
GameSpot reported that this sequence remains in the remaster, with lip-sync continuing across the full repeated line. The performance quirk is intact; the updated facial animation gives it a newly polished visual treatment. GameSpot’s report on Tandilwe’s blooper describes the preserved scene.
Rank #2
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay.
- Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.
- Rediscover Cyrodiil Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring.
- Navigate Your Own Story. From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.
- An Epic Adventure. Step inside a universe bursting with captivating stories and encounter an unforgettable cast of characters. Master swordcraft and wield powerful magic as you fight to save Tamriel from the Daedric invasion.
Why keep a voice-over mistake?
As quoted by GamesRadar in March 2026, Todd Howard defended retaining the flub: “So, you know what, it’s fine. I love the VO line flub. Stuff like that? Yeah, just leave it. It’s fine. It’s part of the game’s character.” The comment reflects the choice to preserve a memorable imperfection rather than smooth it out. GamesRadar’s report attributes the quote to Howard.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Required Content Download
- Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Physical Deluxe Edition includes the base game, unique digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon Armors, Weapons, and Horse Armor Sets, Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine story expansions, access to the Digital Artbook and Soundtrack App, and additional downloadable content: Fighter’s Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune’s Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard’s Tower, The Orrery, and Horse Armor Pack.
- Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe inspiring.
- From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.
Rank #3
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings the game of the year 2006 up to date with all-new stunning graphics and enhanced gameplay.
- Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before in one of the greatest RPGs of all time from award-winning Bethesda Game Studios, preventing the powers from the realm of forgetting from conquering the land.
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Physical Deluxe Edition includes the main game, unique digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon armor, weapons and horse armor sets, Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine story expansions, access to the digital artbook and soundtrack app, plus additional content to download. en: Fighter's Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard's Tower, Orrery and Horse Armor Pack.
- Travels through the magnificent world of Tamriel and struggles on the plains of the realm of oblivion. The hand-crafted details have been meticulously recreated so that your exploration becomes an unforgettable experience.
- Create your own way from the noble warrior to the sinister assassin to the wrinkled wizard or funny blacksmith and play in your way.
What you can safely expect
- Some original voices and recognizable dialogue remain.
- Some new dialogue was recorded, including to distinguish races that previously shared voices.
- Updated lip-sync and facial expressions change the presentation, including during Tandilwe’s preserved repeated take.
- Published examples do not establish that every original recording or fan-favorite line is unchanged.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
