How to use CS2 hide HUD command

You can disable HUD in Counter-Strike 2 using console commands (Image via Valve) — You can disable the HUD in Counter-Strike 2 using console commands (Image via Valve)

The CS2 hide HUD command helps players remove the entire Heads-Up Display while in a match. Although the HUD provides crucial information for competitive gameplay, there are times when you might want to hide it. Whether you want to capture screenshots of your favorite skins or create some cinematic compilations, the command to hide the HUD will help a lot of players.

This article will help you understand how you can use the CS2 hide HUD command and when you can enable it.

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CS2 hide HUD command: A stepwise guide

Console command to hide HUD in CS2 (Image via Valve)

To use the CS2 hide HUD command, you first need to enable cheats. Do note that you can only use it in private matches or unofficial game servers that don't host official casual or ranked matches. Here's how to enable cheats in CS2:

Load into a private match or server that allows cheats.
Go to the settings and click on the "Game" tab. Switch "Enable Developer Console" to Yes.
Open the in-game console by pressing ~ which is just above the Esc button.
Enter the command "sv_cheats true" to enable cheats. This setting needs to be enabled every time you enter a new server.

Enabling the console would help you with a lot of things including improving the CPU and GPU performance in CS2. However, if you want to revert all changes, just replace "true" with "false" and hit enter.

Now that you have learned how to enable and disable cheats, here's how to use the CS2 hide HUD command:

Re-open the console and type "cl_drawhud false" before hitting enter. Your HUD should now be disabled in the game.
If you want to re-enable it, simply type "cl_drawhud true" and hit enter again.

When and why you should remove HUD in CS2?

Here are some of the scenarios where it might be useful to remove the HUD in Counter-Strike 2:

Showcasing your favorite skins without the interruption of unnecessary information.
Recording cinematic gameplay or promotional content.
Preparing custom wallpapers from the in-game sceneries.

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Edited by Shraman Mitra