First edition? Isn't that before the Zodiac release? That's the one I played first and it was certainly harder...

I bought the physical version for Nintendo Switch tho. Easier if 2 jobs used, harder if 1 job used, but totally better. More content and collectables. Rebalanced. Easier to farm items.

imo physical versions are better because they don't take up drive space, it's something to collect, not subject to weird company shenanigans, and can be resold. Though digitals are technically faster loading and also no-fret when it comes to losing it (unless the company pulls some weird BS)... Also there's usually a full return policy based on gameplay time or ownership time, something used physical copies rarely get. So that's neat!