Hello, I am trying to launch the game however since the update I am unable to do so (I am not trying to do it in VR mode as I DO NOT have a VR headset). however I get all this prompts about VR plugins not designed for this engine and then the game just doesnt load.

Hello! Could you try to reinstall the game and see if that helps? Also, make sure that your VR software (SteamVR/Oculus Home) is running before you start the game. We have a new patch coming within a few weeks that should fix some GoG issues with starting the game in VR mode.