Where To Find Gene Seed In Space Marine 2

Progression plays a significant role in Space Marine 2's co-op experience. While the solo campaign is mostly on-the-rails, Operations mode offers more things to do, such as leveling up gear and Astartes classes. Gene Seed plays a part in this system, though not many players might not be aware of it.

Inside every co-op mission in Space Marine 2's Operations mode are hidden items that players can grab to progress their accounts. Gene Seed expedites the relatively slow leveling process, but given how hard they are to find, many players end up overlooking them. Here's an overview of what these items do and where you can find them.

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What To Do With Gene Seed In Space Marine 2

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Gene Seed is a type of item pickup that players can find in pre-determined spots during their matches in Operations mode. In this game, its sole purpose is to provide the entire squad with a small boon of bonus XP upon mission completion. However, the player carrying Gene Seed will have to forfeit their Guardian Relic slot, and the Gene Seed will deteriorate and disappear if the carrier dies.

Successfully extracting from a mission with a Gene Seed carrier is a great way to level up, letting players optimize their Space Marine 2 builds more quickly. Failing to secure the Gene Seed container won't cost players anything, provided that the mission is still successful in the end.

What Is Gene Seed In Warhammer 40K Lore?

Lore-wise, Gene Seed is a general term that refers to the genetic material made by the Emperor of Mankind to create Space Marines. Every member of the Adeptus Astartes is a genetically modified human with 19 additional organs (22 for new-generation Primaris marines) that give them their superhuman characteristics, such as their strength, resilience, and agelessness.

Gene Seed also refers to the germ cells produced inside the bodies of Space Marines. When an Astartes dies in battle, an Apothecary will extract their Gene Seed and use it to create new special organs for future Space Marine candidates.

Possible Gene Seed Locations In Space Marine 2 Operations Mode

Firing a Bolt Rifle at a Tyranid Warrior in Space Marine 2 — Space Marine 2 Bolt Rifle Tyranid Warrior

A Gene Seed container may be present in any of the missions in Space Marine 2's Operations mode. They're usually hidden off the beaten path, and players are likely to miss them if they aren't thorough in their search. Here are some of the Gene Seed locations we've found so far. More will be added as they are discovered.

Inferno

Somewhere in the field before entering the refinery, near the stairs leading to the entrance.
Around Generator 4's room during the Melta Bomb deployment segment inside the refinery.
In the small room opposite the Equipment pod near the end of the mission.

Decapitation

After entering the rooftops from the church, follow the stairs and drop down the ledge to the left. Check the corner with the hole in the wall.
After using the elevator to reach the Cadian Guardsmen after setting the charges on the bridge, turn right, then look for the statue holding a sword.
In the courtyard of the same area, head to the far side opposite of the elevator, then turn left to find a sheltered storage area.
In the ventilation tunnels, face the elevator leading to the next area, then turn to your right.

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