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It’s fine. 3rd has updated vocabulary, but they are very similar. I think they explain the grammar a little better in 3rd, but you should be fine with the 2nd ed.
Here’s a video comparing the two if you want more in-depth look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOHLr_W8Muc
2nd edition textbook is fine, but I’d still use the 3rd edition free study resources here:
https://sethclydesdale.github.io/genki-study-resources/lessons-3rd/
Don’t bother buying the workbook- the website will have you covered