Swift 4, Xcode 9
in file AppDelegate.swift
func application(_ application: UIApplication, didFinishLaunchingWithOptions launchOptions: [UIApplicationLaunchOptionsKey: Any]?) -> Bool {
let storyboard = UIStoryboard(name: "Main", bundle: nil)
let firstVC = storyboard.instantiateViewController(withIdentifier: "firstViewController") as! firstViewController
self.window?.rootViewController = firstVC
}