Rogue is one of my very favorite classes to play. I can attest there is a lot to do as a rogue.
Some facts:
1. Rogue is the only class that can solo the entire EA with No long rest, or even short rests.
2. Rogue DPS is extremely good in BG3 - between the sneak attack and the BA Hide ability I expect it to be just as strong in the full game.
3. The first really strong build I did was the Dark Sniper and the one I am most proud of.
4. There are traps, locks to pick, places to break into, and banks to rob as recently confirmed.
5. On top of that the Rogue/Thief subclass is amazing for getting into the Arcane tower since they can jump/fall with reduced damage or no damage and they can sneak past the Arcane Turrets, or go turn based mode and triple dash past them all. I expect there will be other great options for breaking into all kinds of places that the Rogue will excel in.
One last thing, and this is my opinion based on my experience with Bg3, but the Thief subclass is the best. That extra Bonus action plus the bonus action stuff you can do really brings out the "rogueyness" of the class.
I have had a harder time getting Arcane Trickster to be as effective, although maybe at higher levels it is.
Although one of the things I am excited to try is multiclassing rogues with casters to see how that works out. You really only need 3 levels of Rogue to unlock some of the best stuff anyway. Although there is an argument to be made for a full on 12th level rogue unleashed upon this game.
So excited. I am actually fairly certain my first play will be a rogue.
