I have played Dos 1 & 2 and BG3. I my opinion they gradually get better and more polished.
I very much hope Larion follow that trend and build on what they are good at, and it seems like they aiming to.
CD project red had a good trend, improving the Geralt universe in three games, then did something totally different. I understand it may be compelling, but it takes a lot to so totally change the world building.
I love BG3s (DoS), rather compact, handcrafted world where you still after 2000 hours discover new things. I despise vast autogenerated open worlds where everything looks kind of similar and empty.
In BG3 I care for the characters, I love the bickering between party members when we were moving around. I care not only party members but also NPCs. I always kept Alfira, Larissa, Bex & Danis safe. I even loved the couple arguing outside the Flophouse in Rivington.
