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Gene Seed is a type of collectable found in Space Marine 2’s Operations missions, which awards 30% bonus XP to all players. This XP bonus can then be used to level up weapons tiers, unlock variants, and pick up perks to fine tune your class.
Gene Seeds aren’t guaranteed to spawn in the same locations during every playthrough of a particular mission. Instead, there’s a random chance they’ll spawn in several fixed spots so you’ll need to check them all. Note that to properly claim a Gene Seed and earn the XP bonus, the player carrying the seed needs to complete the mission successfully without dying. If the player dies, the Gene Seed is lost.
To mitigate this, we recommend that the seed carrier plays as a Heavy due to the class’ increased armor and health regeneration. Otherwise, a tank Bulwark is a solid alternative, again thanks to enhanced armor, blocking capabilities, and Contested Health bonuses.
Inferno Gene Seed locations
Check next to the rubble behind the burning tank. Captured by VideoGamer
At Promethium Refinery, follow the path left and turn around after the gates to find the seed next to a burnt tree. Captured by VideoGamerVideoGamer.
Check behind the crates in the flooded room to find the Gene Seed. Captured by VideoGamer
| Gene Seed | Objective | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reach the Astra Militarum Camp | Progress through the swamp area at the start of the mission. You’ll eventually come to a bridge overpass with a burning tank a short distance away. The Gene Seed is on a green box leaning against a wall near the rubble next to the tank. |
| 2 | Proceed to the Promethium Refinery | Enter the Promethium processing plant outdoor area after the swamp. Dead ahead is a ramp that leads towards the building. Another ramp on the left takes you towards a large tree. Take the left-hand path to find the Gene-Seed behind the tree near a cluster of green crates. |
| 3 | Advance to the Observation Platform | You’ll find this one inside the large collapsed water room with the red lights after the generator defense segment. Drop in and check the far back corner of the room for the Gene Seed behind a stack of crates. |
| 4 | Start Bomb Deployment Protocol | Before starting the bomb deployment protocol at the console, head left to find a Gene Seed near a stack of crates. |
| 5 | Advance to the Observation Platform | As you make your way to Observation Platform, take a left at the top of the stairs to find a Gene Seed. |
When picked up, a Gene Seed occupies the same inventory spot as Guardian Relics, so you can’t have both items at the same time.
Decapitation Gene Seed locations
Exit the church. Drop down to the fenced cracked wall to find the Gene Seed. Captured by VideoGamer
After planting the charge, the Gene Seed spawns in the corner of the elevator room. Captured by VideoGamer
After riding the elevator to the bridge, check the statues for a Gene Seed. Captured VideoGamer
Check the crates in the open area next to the bridge for a Gene Seed. Captured by VideoGamer
| Gene Seed | Objective | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proceed to the Bridge Tower | Near the start of the mission you’ll battle through what looks like the ruin of a church. Proceed onward to the storage bay area until you come to several Tyranid Warriors guarding a catwalk. Press on and you’ll enter a large open area with red crates. The Gene Seed can spawn next to fencing on the cracked wall near the edge of the building. |
| 2 | Advance to the Bridge | After planting the charges, there’s a Gene Seed in the corner of the the elevator room. You can access it by going up or going down the elevator after blowing up the bridge. |
| 3 | Find the Hive Tyrant | Ascend the Elevator after planting the charges in the tower. When arrive on the bridge, check next to the statues for a Gene Seed. |
| 4 | Advance to the Bridge | When you reach the bridge detonation area, there’s an open area next to the building with storage crates and Guardsmen defending. The Gene Seed can spawn behind one of the storage crates in the corner. |
| 5 | Find the Hive Tyrant | When you reach the tunnel, turn around instead of taking the elevator. You’ll find the seed on your left. |
Vox Liberatis Gene Seed locations
| Gene Seed | Objective | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locate the Source of the Jamming | At the very start of the mission, proceed outside and check near the large red crates for the Gene Seed. |
| 2 | Find a Way to Take Down the Warp Shielding | Prior to entering the massive door, drop down to the ledge behind you to grab the Gene Seed. |
| 3 | Navigate the Lower Levels of the Cathedral | Before interacting with the terminal, go into the room on the right to find a Gene Seed near a body. |
Reliquary Gene Seed locations
| Gene Seed | Objective | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proceed to the Warp Beacon | At the start of the mission, jump down and take the path on your left to find a Gene Seed. |
| 2 | Proceed to the Warp Beacon | You’ll find this one next to a tree after getting into the crypt. |
| 3 | Proceed to the Warp Beacon | Proceed until you need to drop down a ledge then take a sharp right towards a gate to find the seed. |
| 4 | Proceed to the Warp Beacon | Take a left before going inside the tower to find the seed. |
| 5 | Search Servitor’s Body for a Fusion Core | When searching for the Fusion Core, take the steps on the left and head towards the candles to find the seed. |
Fall of Atreus Gene Seed locations
| Gene Seed | Objective | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proceed to the Mechanicus Compound | At the start of the mission, go over the bridge then take a right into a tiny room where you’ll find a seed. |
| 2 | Proceed to the Mechanicus Compound | When you come to the second bridge and enter the tunnel section, look on your right for a small room. Head inside for the Gene Seed. |
| 3 | Proceed to the Mechanicus Compound | Fix up the crane then jump down to the level below. When you land, look behind you for the seed near some large slabs. |
| 4 | Follow the Dreadnought | During the graveyard section, track the Dreadnought until you reach some steps. The seed is inside a crate on your right. |
Ballistic Engine Gene Seed locations
Check the small indoor area at the start of the mission for a Gene Seed. Captured by VideoGamer
When you drop into the debris filled railway line, check near the tank on the upper left side. Captured by VideoGamer
Drop down from railway line area then check the corner of the small square corridor for a Gene Seed. Captured by VideoGamer
| Gene Seed | Objective | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proceed to the Militarum Depot | At the start of the mission when the dust storm affects visibility, there’s a small room on the left. Head round the corner, wait for the dust to settle, then head up the steps towards the objective marker. Enter the room on the left and check the left side for a Gene Seed. |
| 2 | Awaken the Machine Spirit | When you reach Sector A, look to the left of the terminal for a Gene Seed. |
| 3 | Advance to the Train | Drop into the train line cargo area full of debris. Go left up the train line and stick to the left wall. When you get close to the tank, you should see an opening that leads to a hidden spot with a Gene Seed hidden behind a crate. |
| 4 | Advance to the Train | Before fixing the bridge, look on your right next to the candles for the Gene Seed. |
| 5 | Advance to the Train | After fighting through the train line cargo area, you’ll come across a ledge. Drop down into the small square-shaped corridor and you’ll find a Gene Seed in the corner. |
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Action
