Paradox Interactive today announces preorders and beta testing are now underway for Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West. The two are interrelated, as preordering Fatshark's wild western third-person shooter via Steam will gain you entrance into the beta, as well as a 10% discount. The announcement also states the game will launch on April 8. Word is: "Developed by Fatshark, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West captures the spirit of the Wild West with team-based combat and a colorful cast of characters just itching to pull their triggers. Incorporating the unique Synergy system, designed to encourage co-operation and promote team tactics in order to achieve maximum gameplay experiences and rewards, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is primed to provide a heart-pounding adventure that reinvents the drama of the Wild West."