SEGA today announced The Chaotix Casefiles, a narrative podcast series set in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe.

Why it matters: It's the first podcast from the franchise ahead of its 35th anniversary in June.

What we know: The show follows Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee as they work a new mystery.

  • In a statement to Tails' Channel, SEGA says the series blends "noir-inspired intrigue with Sonic's signature energy."
  • No word yet about the episode count, length, or release schedule.

Behind the scenes: The official video game voice cast is back. Roger Craig Smith voices Sonic, Keith Silverstein plays Vector, Matthew Mercer is Espio, and Colleen O'Shaughnessey voices Charmy.

  • Ian Jones-Quartey, known for OK KO: Let's Be Heroes and Steven Universe, is directing. Dan Jolley is the lead writer, with SEGA's Ian Flynn and Evan Stanley also contributing.
  • Charlie Rosen of the 8-Bit Big Band composed the music, with sound design by Fred Greenhalgh and Dan Brunelle, both of podcast distributor Realm.

The big picture: Realm is distributing the series globally across all major podcast platforms.

  • The company will also represent the show for advertising sales.

What's next: The Chaotix Casefiles will be available everywhere podcasts are offered starting 27 Jan 2026.