Ubisoft announces that Dawn of Discovery is now available in North American stores, almost a week earlier than the expected release of the real-time strategy game known as Anno 1404 in Europe. Here's the announcement, which states the game was somehow "specifically designed for the Wii system, the Nintendo DS hand-held system and PC:

SAN FRANCISCO – June 25, 2009 – Today Ubisoft announced that Dawn of Discovery(TM), a real-time strategy and simulation game specifically designed for the Wii(TM) system, the Nintendo DS(TM) hand-held system and PC, is now available in stores. Dawn of Discovery gives gamers the opportunity to explore new civilizations and build their own empire like never before, through the immersive action of the Wii Remote(TM) and the Nintendo DS stylus.

Game features include:

Build and sustain your own expansive empire
• Explore the beautifully detailed world and discover new places to create your civilization
• Set up trade posts in the spice mines of the Orient and explore new trade routes to keep your nation growing
• Learn from other nearby cultures to expand your horizons and master the challenges of establishing a prosperous society

Developed specifically for Wii, Nintendo DS and PC audiences
• Unique art style and clever integration of the Wii Remote and Nintendo DS stylus makes building your empire more fun and interactive than ever before
• All-new scalable 3-D engine ensures unmatched visuals, optimized for all PCs – from high-end to low-end desktops
• Seamless user interface delivers multiple gameplay modes and faster player rewards for both long or short play sessions

Exclusive multiplayer modes across platforms
• Build your civilization and make history along with a friend in the 2-player co-op mode for Wii
• Integration with Ubi.com allows PC players to track achievements, climb leaderboards and challenge others online

Accessible for everyone from beginners to pros
• Intelligent help system offers contextual hints for any situation
• In-game encyclopedia includes illustrated tutorial filled with tips and strategies for building your civilization