I personally like the environmental damage that the game adds to DnD. Granted, I have only played 5e, so can't speak for other editions, but in my opinion 5e lacks theses mechanics so that combat involves less bookkeeping.

For example a lot of fire based spells set objects on fire, unless they are worn or carried. Creatures just take the damage up front. Why - because if somebody cast fireball into a group of enemies and the DM would have to keep track of burning effects (like the oil item for example) then the game would grind to a halt.

In BG3 there is no issue - the bookkeeping is done by the game for you.