Gene-Seeds are randomly found collectibles that can increase XP gained in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. See the possible Gene-Seed locations and what the Gene-Seed does.

Gene-Seed Locations

All Gene-Seed Locations

• Inferno
• Decapitation
• Vox Liberatis
• Reliquary
• Fall of Atreus
• Ballistic Engine

Gene-Seeds randomly spawn in set locations during Operations missions. If you don't find a Gene-Seed in a certain location, it's possibly in another area. Let us know in the comments if you have found Gene-Seeds not on the page!

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Inferno Gene-Seed Locations

Gene-Seed	Location
Swamp Gene-Seed may appear in place of Guardian Relic.	Behind the green box right before the bunker with a Dataslate
Swamp	Pass the first bridge shortly after the Operation starts. It's to the left after a burning wreck.
Swamp Gene-Seed may appear in place of Guardian Relic.	After the bridge heading towards the big maze-like swamp area, turn right and follow it towards an area that goes seemingly nowhere
Camp Gene-Seed may appear in place of Guardian Relic.	In the Astra Militarum Camp, behind the tent to the left by the entrance to the cavern area from above near the Armory Data spot
Promethium Field Not visible in image.	Go right after exiting the Astra Militarum Camp, by a mossy rock at the edge of the map
Promethium Field	After leaving the Astra Militarum camp for the Promethium Refinery, go through the left path with the pipe archway. It will be by the dead tree with the green storage boxes.
Promethium Field Gene-Seed may appear in place of Guardian Relic.	Inside the refinery, under the bridge between Generators 1 and 2
Promethium Field	To the right of the outer perimeter of Generator 2 when facing it from the main area with the Ammo Cache. The Gene-Seed is found among the crates and barrels.
Promethium Field Gene-Seed may appear in place of Guardian Relic.	On the left side of Generator 3 when facing from the ammo box, under the table at the edge of the map
Abandoned Base	After successful bomb deployment, head into the facility and go straight. This will be on the right, behind the silver tool box.
Roofs	As you near the end of the Operation. Head to a corner on the left of the reactor room.

Inferno Operation Walkthrough

Decapitation Gene-Seed Locations

Gene-Seed	Location
Imperial City	Drop down a ledge after exiting the cathedral on your way to the objective. It wll be in front of a hole in the wall to your left.
Station	After ascending the elevator to the bridge and the room with a loadout changer, look behind the elevator.
Station	At the end of the area where you hold until the Hive Tyrant arrives.
Station Ducts	Ride the elevator down after the bridge explosion. It's in one of the corners of the area before you head for the objective.
Station Ducts	While pursuing the Hive Tyrant, around the area with the giant fans near the lift before losing contact with Titus. There is a Dataslate nearby.
Station Ducts Not visible in image.	At the last area before the final fight, head to the room on the left, and it can be found right behind the boxes on the right side

Decapitation Operation Walkthrough

Vox Liberatis Gene-Seed Locations

Gene-Seed	Location
Landing Zone Gene-Seed may appear in place of Guardian Relic.	As you get out of the starting area after getting the Vox Communications cut and heading back outside, head to the right and it will be by the big red and blue containers
Landing Zone	Right before entering the second indoor area, head towards the area on the right with a bunch of containers. Head towards the back of the stacked big red and green containers, and it will be beside a small red container.
Landing Zone	In the area while "Find a Way to Take Down the Warp Shielding", go towards the dead end of the hall and find it by the big pipes on the left. This is before entering the Cathedral doors.
Plaza Gene-Seed may appear in place of Guardian Relic.	After getting out of the Cathedral, right before stepping towards the marble tiles towards the second Altar, it will be on the left side by the third arched pillar
Plaza	Right before the elevator Assemble point, head to the space to its right, and the Gene-Seed can be found by the vents
Plaza	Before entering the Cathedral once more on the way to the Archives, check the right side of the iron bar gate, and it will be by the covered red box.
Archive	Before heading towards the giant circular elevator at the center of the room, go to the right and it’ll be by the closed gates

Vox Liberatis Operation Walkthrough

Reliquary Gene-Seed Locations

Gene-Seed	Location
Mountain Road	Go through the archway beside a statue at the start of the operation, it will be on the corner when going right.
Tomb Not visible in image.	In the main hall of the Tomb, walk up the stairs to the left and towards the archway, and it will be on the ground on the right side
Tomb Exit	Outside the first gate after unsealing the tomb. While proceeding to the Warp Beacon, look to the left near a tree.
Bridge	At the final section littered with statues during Heldrake Bombardment, jump down from the ledge and immediately head right, it’ll be behind the makeshift barricade.
Before Cathedral Not visible in image.	Take the left path with items scattered around before proceeding to the cathedral/St. Lancae's temple, after the final tower during the Heldrake bombardment sequence. It’ll be close to the farthest edge by a dead bush

Reliquary Operation Walkthrough

Fall of Atreus Gene-Seed Locations

Gene-Seed	Location
Necropolis Gene-Seed may appear in place of Guardian Relic.	On the second level of the starting area, right before going down the ramp to the lowest floor, go to the lit room to the right, and it’ll be on the right corner by the desks
Necropolis	At the last lower floor of the starting area, go forward before crossing the bridge, head to the right towards a dark room, and it’ll be on the left inside an open box.
Cemetery	In the cemetery with the Dreadnought. Before going up the large flight of stairs, head to the right, then go forward and look for a nearby tomb with a box in front. The Gene-Seed will be located inside the box.
Cathedral	After using the crane to clear the rock and jumping down, go behind the objective instead of forward and it’ll be at the right side when facing the back.

Fall of Atreus Operation Walkthrough

Ballistic Engine Gene-Seed Locations

Gene-Seed	Location
Station Approach Not visible in image.	Stick to the left side of the map upon touching down until you come across a room. This one is hidden in the left corner.
Bomb Storage Not visible in image.	Hidden to the left of the console in the left-most sector during the 'Awaken the Machine Spirit' objective.
Outdoors	In the left-most room after riding up the elevator before proceeding to the objective marker. Same area as a potential Armory Data spawn.
Outdoors Not visible in image.	To the right of the console before needing to cross, near some candles.
Train Station Not visible in image.	After arriving at the train tracks there will be a steel train near a small red container train, head towards it and it'll be by a small metal box

Ballistic Engine Operation Walkthrough

Gene-Seed Effects

Increases XP Gain by 30%

Successfully completing a mission while carrying a Gene-Seed will give around a 30% XP bonus to all party members. However, if the holder becomes incapacitated or dies, the bonus will be lost.

Cannot Carry Guardian Relic

The Space Marine carrying a Gene-Seed cannot have a Guardian Relic with them. This means you'll need to avoid dying while holding a Gene-Seed so you don't lose it and don't need to have teammates revive you.

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