Counter-Strike 2 HUD Guide: How to Hide and Customize Your Display [2025]
Players can customize or hide their HUD (Heads-Up Display) in CS2 using console commands. The HUD shows essential information like health, ammo, and radar during gameplay.
Enable Developer Console First:
- Open CS2 through Steam
- Go to Settings > Game Settings
- Set "Enable Developer Console" to Yes
- Press Tilde (~) to access console in-game
CS2 HUD configuration menu
Hide HUD Commands:
cl_draw_only_deathnotices 1
(removes HUD)crosshair 0
(removes crosshair)
Show HUD Commands:
cl_draw_only_deathnotices 0
(restores HUD)crosshair 1
(restores crosshair)
Game HUD with scores and timer
Useful HUD Customization Commands:
hud_scaling 0.85
(adjust size, 0.5-0.95)cl_hud_background_alpha 0.5
(transparency, 0-1)cl_hud_playercount_pos 0/1
(scoreboard position)hud_showtargetid 0/1
(enemy names above crosshair)
Color Customization: Use
cl_hud_color Xwhere X is:
- 0: Normal
- 1: White
- 2: Light Blue
- 3: Dark Blue
- 4: Purple
- 5: Red
- 6: Orange
- 7: Yellow
- 8: Green
- 9: Aquamarine
- 10: Pink
CS:GO handgun skin against dark background
Note: Avoid hiding HUD during competitive matches as it puts you at a disadvantage.