S1mple, a Counter-Strike player, wearing a NAVI jersey and lifting a trophy in a stadium.
Photo by Adela Sznajder via ESL Gaming

S1mple’s settings, crosshair, and viewmodel for CS2

Play the newest Counter-Strike like the GOAT.

To do s1mple things, you need to have all the best crosshair and viewmodel settings in CS2. And who has better settings than s1mple himself?

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While you don’t necessarily have to copy s1mple’s settings, crosshair, and viewmodel from top to bottom, you might find it helpful to see what one of the biggest names in esports uses. In the end, if these settings helped s1mple become as good as he is, perhaps they’ll help you improve.

S1mple’s Counter-Strike career, explained

Photo taken of s1mple with his hands behind his back during a CS:GO match of PGL Antwerp Major 2022.
S1mple has been on a break for a while now. Photo via PGL

During his long tenure in CS:GO, s1mple triumphed in numerous tournaments, including the PGL Stockholm Major, IEM Katowice, IEM Cologne, and more. These victories cemented s1mple as the best player in history and an undisputed GOAT of CS:GO, and arguably Counter-Strike as a whole.

S1mple took a break from professional play in October 2023 to take care of personal affairs. While many feared he would remain outside the competitive scene for a long time, that changed at IEM Katowice 2024. During the event, the superstar announced he’s hoping to return after the PGL Copenhagen Major.

S1mple’s crosshair settings for CS2

S1mple's crosshair in CS2.
The crosshair of a goat. Screenshot by Dot Esports

Copy and paste the following text into your console and press enter to activate s1mple’s crosshair settings. You can learn how to open your console in CS2 here.

SettingsValue
Crosshair CodeCSGO-uCiX4-K9rbx-MVbTM-n3wDU-Gjj5P
StyleClassic Static
Thickness0
Follow RecoilNo
DotYes
Length1
Gap-2
OutlineNo
ColorCyan
Red0
Green255
Blue165
AlphaYes
Alpha Value250
T StyleNo
Deployed Weapon GapNo
Sniper Width0

S1mple’s mouse settings for CS2

DPI400
Sensitivity3.09
eDPI1236
Hz2000
Zoom SensitivityOne
Windows SensitivitySix
Mouse: Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 White

S1mple’s video settings for CS2

Resolution1280×960
Aspect ratio4:3
Scaling ModeStretched
Color ModeComputer Monitor
Brightness110 percent
Display ModeFullscreen
Boost Player ContrastDisabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode8x MSAA
Global Shadow QualityHigh
Model/Texture DetailHigh
Texture Filtering ModeBilinear
Shader DetailHigh
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionMedium
High Dynamic RangeQuality
FidelityFX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality)
NVIDIA Reflex Low LatencyDisabled
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D / GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Monitor: ZOWIE XL2546K

S1mple’s viewmodel settings for CS2

  • viewmodel_fov 68; viewmodel_offset_x 2.5; viewmodel_offset_y 0; viewmodel_offset_z -1.5; viewmodel_presetpos 3; cl_usenewbob true;

S1mple’s launch options for CS2

  • -freq 360 -novid -console +fps_max 999
Tip: Try some deathmatches before jumping into Premier

Players often just copy pros’ settings and jump straight into the Premier mode or matchmaking. Try a few deathmatches or practice maps first to see if s1mple’s settings suit you.

While using s1mple’s CS2 settings can be one of the best ways to climb up the ranks, make sure you change your viewmodel, crosshair, and video features to suit your playstyle. Sticking to someone’s settings doesn’t always work. If you don’t like s1mple’s settings, you can always check out for other players, like NiKo, ZywOo, or m0NESY.


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Jerome Heath is a senior editor at Dot Esports.
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Polish Staff Writer. Mateusz previously worked for numerous outlets and gaming-adjacent companies, including ESL. League of Legends or CS:GO? He loves them both. In fact, he wonders which game he loves more every day. He wanted to go pro years ago, but somewhere along the way decided journalism was the more sensible option—and he was right.