Yes, you read that headline right: SEGA of America, Inc. has announced Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles, a brand-new narrative podcast.
Debuting on January 27, 2026, the Sonic universe comes to life in audio for the first time, as Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee of the Chaotix Detective Agency are tasked with solving their biggest mystery yet. Styled after classic detective radio dramas, the series blends noir-inspired intrigue with Sonic’s signature energy, creating something that I’m sure we’re all at least curious to try.
No Sonic story would be complete without the voices that define the characters. The Chaotix Casefiles features the official Sonic video game voice cast reprising their roles, including Roger Craig Smith as Sonic the Hedgehog, Keith Silverstein as Vector the Crocodile, Matthew Mercer as Espio the Chameleon, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Charmy Bee, with many other fan-favorites to appear throughout the season.
The production is helmed by a team of creative talent deeply rooted in the world of animation and gaming. Directed by Ian Jones-Quartey (OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes, Steven Universe), with lead writer Dan Jolley (Transformers, Dying Light, Superman), and a writers’ room with Ian Flynn and Evan Stanley, who have extensive experience with the Sonic franchise. Original music is composed by two-time Grammy and Tony award-winning composer Charlie Rosen, leader of the 8-Bit Big Band. The production team also brings over thirty years of combined Sonic game development experience to the series, ensuring a rich and authentic narrative for fans. Sound design and postproduction for audio are by the Realm team Fred Greenhalgh and Dan Brunelle, who produced the #1 podcasts DC High Volume: Batman and Star Trek: Khan.
Ryan Hamlyn, Senior Director, SEGA Lore & Creative Strategy, said:
“Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles is an exciting milestone for the Sonic franchise, allowing SEGA to expand the Sonic universe with a completely new medium. We combined the appeal of a noir detective drama with Sonic’s fun and action-packed style, creating a fresh story that’s both true to the Sonic series and new to fans. Thanks to our collaboration with Realm, listeners can look forward to this immersive mystery adventure anywhere they get their podcasts.”
While you’re checking out this new Sonic the Hedgehog audio drama, make sure you give the Loot Level Chill podcast a listen too: we don’t have quite the same pedigree of voice talent (although Steve could give Sonic a run for his money) but we bring enough energy to match and possibly even surpass the Chaotix Detective Agency.
Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles will be available everywhere you get podcasts beginning January 27, 2026.
