Epic is right
Epic is right – there's no technical reason for Apple to force in-app payments on developers, it's all just greed disguised as security policy.
Their commission is exorbitant considering a card payment processor takes just 1-2% commission.
It's extremely brave for Epic to go against both Apple and Google at the same time considering the loss of earnings and lack of alternative for users, but probably there's a strategic reason for thes and it's not just a coincidence. After all, they had adverts, websites and lawyers ready for this moment - they knew it was coming.
Amazon tried to fight the App/Play Stores with their own weapons (alternative app store for Android, blocking competitors' products in their store, blocking their services on iOS) but eventually had to give in. So unfortunately the odds seem to be against Epic who have less leverage.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
