Modders Zortos and dpadGuy successfully bypassed restrictions on Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service to access a full Windows desktop. By utilizing the game Trove in conjunction with Steam, the developers exited the locked gaming environment in late July 2026.
The exploit led to the SalsaNOW open-source project, allowing users to run various applications within a session. On August 7, 2026, Zortos demonstrated local AI models like Google's Gemma 4 31B running at 41 tokens per second on the service's Ultimate tier.
Nvidia's terms of use strictly prohibit unauthorized access or manipulation of the platform. While the service is intended for gaming only, reports from August 9, 2026, suggest Nvidia has already begun removing Trove or patching the specific desktop exploit.