Yes, both VR versions (SteamVR and Oculus Quest standalone) don’t have the classic mode, but there are entities in the Deaf mode. They appear randomly, so play again and look carefully!
Awesome! Admittedly, I didn't try out Deaf Mode because I thought it would be the same as free mode. Thanks for the info! Gonna try that out soon, I'm excited! Can't wait to see what's coming down the pipeline!