# init(asset:automaticallyLoadedAssetKeys:) Creates a player item for the asset, and automatically loads values for the specified properties. ``` @MainActor @preconcurrency convenience init(asset: AVAsset, automaticallyLoadedAssetKeys: [AVPartialAsyncProperty] = []) ``` ## Parameters `asset` The asset to play. `automaticallyLoadedAssetKeys` An array of property identifiers for which the system automatically loads a value. ## Discussion The system automatically loads values for the specified property identifiers before the player item reaches an [`AVPlayerItem.Status.readyToPlay`](/documentation/AVFoundation/AVPlayerItem/Status-swift.enum/readyToPlay) state. In this state, calling [`status(of:)`](/documentation/AVFoundation/AVAsynchronousKeyValueLoading/status(of:)) on a specified property identifier returns a value of [`AVAsyncProperty.Status.loaded(_:)`](/documentation/AVFoundation/AVAsyncProperty/Status/loaded(_:)) or [`AVAsyncProperty.Status.failed(_:)`](/documentation/AVFoundation/AVAsyncProperty/Status/failed(_:)). --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)