Sonic integrates into Waze with voice, icons, and a themed car

The universe of Sonic the Hedgehog comes to Waze navigation with an official collaboration that Turn the blue hedgehog into a travel companion, adding voice, icons, and a themed car to the maps app..

From the 15th October 2025, the experience is available at the level global (also in Spain) and incorporates options to customize the vehicle profile and view with direct references to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

What the Sonic experience offers on Waze

The main novelty is the voice navigation from Sonic, available in english and french; in the English version, the interpretation is by Roger Craig Smith, with hints that include nods to the character's speedy nature.

• Sonic's voice (English and French): step-by-step instructions in the hedgehog's unmistakable style.
• Lightning Speedster Car: transform your vehicle's icon into the racing car inspired by Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
• "Energetic" mood: shows a more dynamic spirit on the Waze community map.
• Thematic avatar: Add a touch of Sonic identity to your profile within the app.

The whole package is free and without purchases within the app; its goal is to make journeys a little more enjoyable, without altering the basic navigation functionality of Waze.

How to activate it step by step

1. Update Waze to the latest version en iOS o Android.
2. Open the side menu and tap the Sonic themed banner.
3. En Partner/Voices, Select Voice of “Sonic” navigation and preferred language (English or French).
4. In Personalization, change the car icon a Speedster Lightning and the frame of mind a «Energetic».
5. Optional: Apply Sonic's avatar to complete the experience.

If you are not convinced, you can return to default settings from Waze at any time from the settings.

Availability and conditions

Sonic integration is available worldwide from October 15, 2025 on mobile phones iOS and AndroidIt's activated from the campaign banner in the side menu and requires no additional payment.

As for languages, voice is offered for now in English and French. There is no confirmation of other languages ​​at this time.

The function maintains the safety features intact and does not request extra permissions beyond the usual Waze navigation features.

Context and background

This alliance is part of the celebration of 35th anniversary of the saga, with which Waze continues its strategy of special voices and themes to make driving more bearable, a line in which they have already appeared other crossovers of video games.

Car Speedster Lightning comes from the recent Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, reinforcing the connection between the world of video games and the browsing experience in Waze.

Anyone who uses Waze on a daily basis will find an easy addition here: Sonic's voice Available in English or French, customizable icons, and quick access from the menu, it's a simple way for fans of the hedgehog to bring the series to their dashboard without losing sight of the app's usefulness.

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