Hit game The Sims 4 is currently available via gaming website Origin for free, until May 28.

The perennial life simulator is listed on EB Games' New Zealand website for $69.99, but can be downloaded at no cost for PC or Mac by simply logging into your Origin account, or creating one for free.

However, the game includes micro-transactions and if you become a big fan of it, it's very likely you'll be spending cash on it soon.