Unity Script Reference – Application.backgroundLoadingPriority

Priority of background loading thread.

Lets you control how long it takes to load data asynchronously vs. performance impact on the game while loading in the background.

JavaScripts

// Load as much data as possible, as a result frame rate will drop.
// Good for fast loading when showing progress bars.
Application.backgroundLoadingPriority = ThreadPriority.High;

// Load data very slowly and try not to affect performance of the game.
// Good for loading in the background while the game is playing.
Application.backgroundLoadingPriority = ThreadPriority.Low;

using UnityEngine;
using System.Collections;

public class example : MonoBehaviour {
void Awake() {
Application.backgroundLoadingPriority = ThreadPriority.High;
Application.backgroundLoadingPriority = ThreadPriority.Low;
}
}