I loved number one, hence the avatar. Number 2 was very different mechanics which I didn't really like. The story however was quite nice.
They said Piranha Bytes are going back to the roots, not necessarily Gothic routes.
I do have high hopes for number 3 but I fear it will be islands rather than one open landmass which I am not fond of, part of the roots magic was stumbling in to a troll as a level 3 character and discovering how badly your ass can be kicked.
